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4E SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017 SUNDAY NEWS-LEADER Moments Tender YOU CAN DEPEND ON US FOR COMPASSION, HIGH QUALITY SERVICE, AND RESPECT OF YOUR LOVED ONE We will match price, plus off the casket with traditional service package. 2001 WWalnut Lawn Street Springfield, MO 417-886-6127 WalnutLawnFuneralHome.com Local Family-Owned and Operated WALNUT LAWN ltd. A DEGRAFFENREID-WOOD CREMATORY FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICES Complete Traditional Funeral Service Package with 20-guage American-made Casket. Cemetery costs may apply. Inclusive Direct Cremation Package $775 At-Need $4390 Virginia Lee Fisher, 79, passed away early Friday morning, November 17, 2017.

She was born Sep- tember 6, 1938 in Sterling, KS, to Edgil Mary Kir- by. The family moved to Springfield in 1956 where she met and married Rus- sell L. Fisher. Mr. Fisher at that time was enlisted in the U.

S. Army. She trav- eled with him on his state- side deployments. During her 61 years with Russell, she had 6 children. Finally the family settled in Springfield after retirement from the Army in 1969.

She worked at the General Osteopathic Hospital from 1971 to her retirement in 1991. She was preceded in death by her mother and fa- ther, her step-mother, and two sons, Kenneth and Kirby. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Russell; her sons, Rickie and Russell Jr; daughters, Dale Milam and Deborah Lassiter; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and one nephew. A memorial mass will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, November 28, in the Sacred Heart Church, followed by a luncheon. Graveside services will follow at 1 PM, in the White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield.

417-890-1475 www.MidwestFuneralServices.com Virginia Fisher Bonnie Lee (Thomas) Sagerser, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmoth- er (Meem), sister, and friend, passed away and went to be with her Heav- enly Father on Novem- ber 19, 2017 in Springfield, Mo. following five years of Bonnie was born March 23, 1938 in Springfield, MO to Roy and Jewel Thomas. There were ten children in the family. She met Roy Sagerser on a blind date in 1965 and married him thirty days later. Roy was an officer in the US Army, where they spent 22 years trav- eling the world together.

Roy and Bonnie shared many adventures to- gether, from Okinawa, to Paris, to Oklahoma. She was a devoted wife and home maker. They had a daughter, Su- san, who had three chil- dren, Cameron, Lucas, and Seth. After retirement from the Army in 1987, they returned home to Springfield, where they continued their love of antiques and ran Coun- try Living Antiques. Bon- nie and Roy were each best friend.

They had an amazing life to- gether traveling, sharing, raising a daughter, and devoting their lives to the Lord. They were forever at each side. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Roy of Springfield, MO; daugh- ter, Susan of Wenatchee, WA, grandchildren, Cam- eron, Lucas, and Seth; Sisters Sarah Tyler and Dixie Thomas, of Spring- field and Peggy Dicker- son of Brandon, FL. Services will be held at Greenlawn South Funer- al Home Springfield, Mo. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 11:45 AM Thurs- day, November 30, Fu- neral Services 11:45 with burial at Veteran Me- morial Cemetery Lake Springfield.

In lieu of flowers memo- rials can be made to your local Asso- ciation Bonnie Lee Sagerser Brenda Marie Campan- ella, born June 2, 1955, left this part of her jour- ney peacefully in her home on November 11, 2017, with husband Mark Balsamo by her side. She was the life of the party in her day, with her infectious laugh announc- ing her presence. Her passing leaves a big hole in the lives of her family and friends that can nev- er be filled. She leaves behind her husband two sons, David Tyler Ellis, his wife Tiffany Rene Ellis, and Joel Balsamo, as well as stepson Louis Balsamo, daughter-in-law Saman- tha Balsamo, and three grandkids, Jovanni Louis Balsamo, Libbiana Lee Balsamo, and Elliot Ry- der Balsamo. She was born in St.

Louis to Jasper and Vivi- enne Campanella, and moved to Springfield as a young woman, capturing the hearts and love of all who knew her. Siblings include Stephen Campan- ella, Virginia Simmons, David Campanella, Jo- seph Campanella, Thom- as Campanella, and Rob- ert Campanella. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Joseph and Thomas. Throughout her life she had many friends and enjoyed the company of her family and co-work- ers. Her jobs included working at Kaleidoscope, retail, law firms and Crosslines where her good humor, compassion and beaming smile saw her through any difficul- ties that arose.

Her passions included music, her children, and the St. Louis Cardinals. Disabilities forced an early retirement, but she was blessed with the love of those close to her. We will miss her immensely, and ask that you join in the celebration of her life at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn in Springfield, MO.

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at The party re- ally start until Brenda showed up, so look out in for a treat! Brenda Marie Campanella This is a story of Carol Anne Jacoby (Sprague), a wonderful woman who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. She was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, and shopper for the story starts on No- vember 9th, 1942, the first of three daughters born to Raymond and Zelma Sprague. Carol was born in Kansas City, Missouri, where she would spend her childhood, grow up, at- tend Southeast High School, make lifelong friends, and meet the love of her life. Carol and Lester had two weddings (an elopement at 18 that the parents did not know about and a traditional wedding soon after that was attended by many friends and family). Les and Carol quickly started a family with the birth of their daughter Katherine Anne.

After thir- teen years of parenting, they decided it was finally time to add a second daughter to the family; Shellie Suzanne. Carol began her career working at the Gas Service Company in Kansas City. She took her retirement after twenty successful years working at Southwest- ern Bell in Springfield, Mo. where she developed life-long friends that continue to meet each week for lunch. She worked hard, was a top sales person, gained multiple awards, and developed the skill to sell a ketchup popsicle to a lady in white gloves or a lamp to a genie.

Carol loved holidays, and used any excuse to or- ganize a family get-together. It could be a birth- day, holiday, or simply a sunny warm spring day. She would prepare weeks in advance for the event, spending hours cooking favorite dishes. She was the most positive person and self-less per- son that we knew, always putting others first. She was never one to complain, even on a tough day she would put a smile on her face and say, will be a better day Everyone knows that Carol loved to shop and could never resist a good deal.

You may not know that she also loved spending time at the cabin, listening to Elvis, reading autobiographies, completing craft projects, traveling, planting flowers, picking fresh blueberries, writing in her journal or on various piec- es of scrap paper, and talking on the phone to friends and family. grandchildren were her heart and joy. There is no denying how proud she was of them. Be- ing with her family is what she enjoyed most of all. Loving and caring for her family was focus, and in so many ways she was able to show that love to us.

Les and Carol shared a genuine unconditional love for each other that could clearly be seen in their presence and in and the adoration shared between them.This is a wonderful legacy to keep and follow. The way she touched our lives will forever be in our hearts. Loved ones that cleared the path for Carol are her parents Raymond and Zelma Sprague. Loved ones that will greatly miss Carol until they meet again are her husband of 57 years Lester H. Jacoby, her daughters Katherine Daume and Shellie Robertson, her sons-in-law Stephen Daume and Jason Robert- son, her sisters Nancy Keopke (Earl, deceased) and Beverly Sue Lyman (Ed), her grandchildren Suzanne Blake Nunn (Jake), Preston and Kaylee Robertson, nieces Michelle Neugent (Ron) and Angela Gos- serand (Pete), and nephews Jason Parker (Laura) and Ryan Keopke.

Carol will be greatly missed by the at their weekly lunches, and the countless number of family and friends she has trea- sured throughout the years. Family and Friends will gather at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, 3506 North National, Springfield, MO on Saturday December 2nd at for her me- morial service (Visitation will be available starting at 9:00 to 10 :00 a.m.before services). Interment will immediately follow at North Greenlawn Cemetery, with a Celebration at the Springfield Boathouse, 5324 Kissick Avenue, from to share laughs, memories, and many smiles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in memory to Han- Hope- Rosh Jenkins Memorial Fund. This local fund supports patients with glioblastoma and other types of brain cancers.

The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart felt forms from too many people to name individually. Carol Anne Jacoby Norma Lou (Range) Gid- dings, 87, passed away No- vember 23, 2017, in Spring- field, Missouri. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E. Seminole.

A memorial ser- vice celebrating life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Norma was born July 19, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was the second of two daughters born to Charles and Ruth (Horne) Range. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Shirley Anne Peters; and her late husband, Dr. Frank C.

Giddings. Norma grew up in Nebraska and Iowa. She gradu- ated from Sac City High School in Sac City, Iowa, attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and became a Registered Nurse. Norma and Frank met on a blind date, and were married for 61 years. They adored one another, and their abiding love and devo- tion touched all who knew them.

Norma was a wonderful woman, mother, grand- mother and great-grandmother, and cherished her family and friends. She was deeply committed to her faith community at Campbell United Method- ist Church. Norma was a genuinely happy person, beloved for her kindness, humor and sweet spirit. Norma is survived by her sons and daughters and their families: Jim and Cindy Giddings; Cathy and Bill Gonyea; Tom and Liz Giddings; Dick and Debbie Giddings; David and Marilyn Giddings; and Mary and Todd Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Community Partnership of the Ozarks (www.cpo- zarks.org); Ozarks Food Harvest (www.ozarksfood- harvest.org); or to a charity of your choice.

Norma Lou Giddings Nathan Lee Sreaves, age 60, of Mount Vernon, Missouri, passed away at on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in his home. He was born Feb- ruary 8, 1957, in Seneca, Missouri, the son of Ned and Gwendolyn (Wal- lace) Sreaves. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; one son, Blake and his wife, Ashley, and their two daughters Kimberly and Natalie, of Mount Ver- non, Missouri; two sis- ters, Nedlin and Amy of Neosho, Missouri; two brothers, Wallace and Alexander Sreaves; two step-children and several step grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tues- day November 28, 2017 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut Street Springfield, MO. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Wednes- day November 29, 2017 in Missouri Veterans Ceme- tery Springfield, Missouri with Rev.

Fred Royer of- ficiating. Permanent online con- dolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com. Nathan Lee Sreaves Funeral Notices To place your ad, contact the News-Leader at 417-836-1251 or fax 417-836-1221 M-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm. No holiday hours. Email: Online: Obituaries and Funeral Notices: Friends and families of the deceased have prepared these obituaries, funeral announcements and memoriams.

They are a tribute to their loved accomplishments and a service to friends who would like to pay their respects. Obituaries must be received before deadline for the following publication. Visit for a listing of funeral service providers. SPRINGFIELD Anderson, Keron Kay, 77, Klingner-Cope Family FUneral Home at River- monte Baker, William 27, Wal- nut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory Butler, Bill, 62, Gorman- Scharpf Funeral Home Campanella, Brenda, 62, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd.

DeGraffenre- id-Wood Crematory Clauss, Carolyn 83, Greenlawn Funeral Home East Crawford, Meda, 82, Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Delano, Virginia 101, Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home Fisher, Virginia, 79, Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services Giddings, Norma Lou, 87, Gorman-Scharpf Fu- neral Home Hayes, David 59, Greenlawn Funeral Home East Hayes, Lanetta 39, Greenlawn Funeral Home South Henry Sr. Jerry Klingner-Cope Family Fu- neral Home at Rivermonte Jacoby, Carol Anne, 75, Greenlawn Funeral Home North Kelley, James 71, Hol- man-Howe Funera lHome Robbins, Ardys 84, Greenlawn Funeral Home East Sagerser, Bonnie Lee, 79, Greenlawn South Fu- neral Home Smith, Robert 57, Adams Funeral Home Swearengin, Vernon 83, Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home Sue Anglen, Emylee Linda, 20, Springfield, MO Thompson, Mildred, 92, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home DeGraffenre- id-Wood Crematory Monroe, Reba, 87, Wal- nut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory Wallace-Quick, Rose, 92, Greenlawn Funeral Home South HUMANSVILLE Wiser, Robert, 50, But- ler Funeral Home KIMBERLING CITY Kent, Constance, 65, Stumpff Funeral Home MOUNTAIN GROVE Barker, Noble, 94, Craig- Hurtt Funeral Home MT. VERNON Sreaves, Nathan Lee, 60, Herman H.

Lohmeyer Funeral Home NIXA Wright-Clinton, Baby Hazel, 0, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. De- Graffenreid-Wood Cre- matory OVERLAND PARK Hendricks, James H. 88, Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services OZARK McQuay, Donna, 77, Ad- ams Funeral Home Ott, Jackie A.J. 77, Greenlawn Funeral Home East PALMETTO Wagner, David, 93, Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home PLEASANT HOPE Beyer, Thomas Leee, 68, Greenlawn Funeral Home North RAYMONDVILLE Medlock, Dennis 65, Evans Funeral Home SEYMOUR Fairchild, Jordan 30, Holman-Howe Funeral Home ST. LOUISE Campanella, Brenda Marie, 62, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home For details of services, see obituaries or call the funeral home.

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