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Mike Turk

Mike Turk

Aug 20, 2024



Mike Turk, 56, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on August 20th, 2024, while driving his custom black Indian motorcycle home from Branson, Missouri, at sunset. Mike was born to parents Jim Turk and Lila (Shuster) Stout on May 20th, 1968, in Aurora, Missouri.

 As a child, he moved all over the United States and lived in Japan fora year while his...

Doris Ruth Chudomelka

Doris Ruth Chudomelka

Aug 18, 2024

Doris Chudomelka, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully August 18, 2024. She was born in Valley Park, Missouri, on February 12, 1927, to Wilfred and Flora Henderson. Doris was one of four children in the Henderson family.

Growing up in Valley Park, Doris attended high school with Don Mottesheard, whom she married in 1947. The couple relocated to...

Richard Pike

Richard Pike

Aug 17, 2024

Richard L. Pike, age 89, passed away at his home in Springfield Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born March 31, 1935, in Springfield to Frank and Eva (Coulter) Pike. Richard married Jeanne DeMarchi in the 1960's.

 Richard grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance at Drury College, now known as...

Charles Viet Rees

Charles Viet Rees

Aug 13, 2024

Charles Viet “Charlie” Rees, age 86 of Springfield, passed away August 13, 2024. He was born October 29, 1937, the son of Viet Daniel and Frieda Esther Schwab Rees.

On June 23, 1957, Charles was united in marriage to Beverly “Arlene” (Lintecum) in Nickerson, Kansas. Arlene preceded Charles in death on February 1, 2023.

Charles was a graduate of Nickerson High School,...

John Joseph Brown

John Joseph Brown

Aug 11, 2024

John Joseph Brown, age 89, of Springfield passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born February 24, 1935, in Leon, KS to Floyd Stanley and Ruth Margaret (Adams) Brown. 

John's family moved to Chadwick when John was age 4. John graduated from Chadwick High School in 1953. Immediately after graduating from high school, John went to work for Boeing in...

Paul Ketterling

Paul Ketterling

Aug 5, 2024

Paul Ketterling, born May 17, 1955, passed away on August 5, 2024. Paul was a devoted car and motorcycle enthusiast who also enjoyed working on lawnmowers. His hands were often busy, and he took great satisfaction in fixing and maintaining the machines he loved. 

Paul was known for his warm personality and witty sense of humor. He valued his friendships deeply...

Otto Rowland

Otto Rowland

Aug 4, 2024

Otto Rowland age 95 of Sparta, Missouri, passed away on August 4, 2024, in his home surrounded by his children. Otto was born on May 24, 1929, to John Anders Rowland and Frances Minerva Simpson.

 In his early days 1960’s and 70’s, Otto owned the Skelly Service Station in Sparta Missouri. He went on to work for and retire from Associated...

Shirley Hale

Shirley Hale

Aug 4, 2024

Shirley Ann Hale, age 81, of Springfield, Missouri, was born April 26, 1943, in Dixon, Missouri, the daughter of Walter Lincoln Helton and Nora Ann (Rowden) Helton. She passed away on August 4, 2024, in Springfield. Shirley grew up in Lebanon, and was a 1961 graduate of Lebanon High School. During her working career Shirley was a successful realtor at...

Jerry Allen Corbett

Jerry Allen Corbett

Aug 3, 2024

Jerry Allen Corbett, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a short fight with lung cancer on August 3, 2024. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by family and his beautiful wife, Sharon of 20 years.Jerry was born in Upland, California on November 1, 1938, to James and Ethel Corbett. He grew up with his...

Jo Ann Perkins

Jo Ann Perkins

Aug 1, 2024

JoAnn Perkins, age 81, of O'Fallon, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. She was born on September 26th, 1942, in Reed Springs, MO, the daughter of Clell Rantz and Peggy Elizabeth (Pace) Rantz. On July 2nd, 1960, she and Delbert Perkins were united in marriage. JoAnn retired after fifteen years with Silver Dollar City. She was a beloved...

Martin "Marty" Lee McClure

Martin "Marty" Lee McClure

Jul 31, 2024

Martin Lee "Marty" McClure, 64, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born on December 24, 1959, in Licking, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Ronald "Ron" and Phyllis (Karr) McClure.

Marty was a talented carpenter whose skillful craftsmanship spoke to his creativity and dedication. Beyond his work, he was known for his warm and generous...

Faun Barnhart

Faun Barnhart

Jul 30, 2024

Faun Barnhart, born on April 5, 1920, in Taneyville, MO, to Job and Rosa Hobbs, peacefully passed away at home on July 30, 2024, at the remarkable age of 104. Faun led a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family and community.

On January 21, 1939, Faun secretly eloped to Arkansas with her beloved husband, C.W. "Jack" Barnhart,...

Sharon Lee Smith

Sharon Lee Smith

Jul 28, 2024

Sharon Lee Smith, born September 28, 1939, in Des Moines, IA, passed away at home peacefully on July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved daughter of Harold and Helen Drumm. A proud graduate of Des Moines Technical High School (1957). Sharon's life was a testament to love, dedication, and joy, particularly as a cherished wife to...

Patricia (Patti) Boyd

Patricia (Patti) Boyd

Jul 20, 2024

Patricia (Patti) Jane Boyd, age 74 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born October 28, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Francis and Jean Adelaide “Smercina” Rabbitt. On July 6, 1968, Patricia was united in marriage to her best friend Paul E. Boyd, Jr. for 56 beautiful years.

Patricia was a member of the...

Sylvia Lavon Brooks

Sylvia Lavon Brooks

Jul 16, 2024

Sylvia Lavon Brooks of Nixa passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Augusta, Kansas to Benjamin and Doris (Ruggles) Schlegal. 

Sylvia will be remembered for her unwavering kindness that she extended to all those around her. Her deep faith in God was evident in the compassion she showed to others. Known for her passionate and adventurous spirit,...

Thomas Duane Dennis

Thomas Duane Dennis

Jul 14, 2024

Thomas Dennis, the youngest of two boys, was born November 14, 1928 to Vernon R. Dennis and Carrie Emma (Oxford) and was reared by both parents in the farming community of New Market, IA. His older brother Ivan predeceased him as did both parents, his wife Ann Dennis and two grandchildren, Andrew Stephen Dennis and Timothy James Solinger. He is...

Dennis Alvin Meyer

Dennis Alvin Meyer

Jul 13, 2024

Dennis Alvin Meyer, age 90, passed from this life to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1934, to Albert Frazee and Grace Beatrice Meyer in a dugout cabin southwest of Webb, Oklahoma. Dennis grew up farming in Northwest Oklahoma, starting at age 6 driving a team of work horses alongside his...

Larry David Osborn

Larry David Osborn

Jul 13, 2024

Larry David Osborn, age 56 of Ozark, formerly of Chadwick, died July 13, 2024. He was born February 13, 1968 in Springfield, the son of Richard and Patsy (House) Osborn.

Larry worked as a welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars, watching movies, and visiting with his friends and others. Larry was a caring man, always showing interest in others. Larry...

Curtis Edward Major

Curtis Edward Major

Jul 12, 2024

Curtis Edward Major, age 22, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born September 13, 2001 in Springfield, Missouri to Toby and Cynthia “Cindy” (Hulsey) Major. Curtis was united in marriage to Alyssa Marie (Sparnicht) Major on July 31, 2021. 

 Curtis graduated Nixa High School in 2020 where he enjoyed playing...

Dennis Charles LeValley

Dennis Charles LeValley

Jul 10, 2024

Dennis Charles LeValley, age 78, of Nixa, passed away on Wednesday, July 10,2024. He was born on July 13, 1945, in Columbiaville, Michigan to Donald and Hazel LeValley. Dennis was united in marriage to his beloved wife Donna on January 27, 1967, in Rockfield, Maryland. Their union was blessed with 57 wonderful years together.

Dennis was a proud graduate of Columbiaville...

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