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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.
A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.
In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.
If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.
Current Services
Patricia Gerboth
August 10, 1936 - - April 22, 2024
Patricia Jone (P.J.) Gerboth, 87, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Patricia Jone Barnett was born a fifth-generation Kansan on August 10, 1936, in her grandmother’s farmhouse near Chanute, Kansas. She grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated as salutatorian in 1954 from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. She earned a bachelor’s degree i ...
Tamara Baskins
January 16, 1944 - - April 21, 2024
Tamara Anne Baskins (Lynch), age 80 passed away in her home in Springfield, Missouri on Sunday, April 21st in 2024. She was born on January 16th, 1944, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Donald and Helen J Lynch (Stroh). She had a Master’s degree in Education which was her lifelong passion. She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi. In October of 1981, she married Donald R Ba ...
James Hodge
March 21, 1956 - - April 21, 2024
James Michael “Mike” Hodge, 68, of Springfield, passed peacefully from this life Sunday, April 21st, 2024 in his home. Mike was born March 21st, 1956 in Savannah, GA to Col. James L and Elizabeth A (Ballard) Hodge. He graduated from Altus (OK) High School and received a Horticulture degree from Missouri State University. He went on to serve as Superintendent of Grounds at ...
Boyd Manning Jr
March 19, 1954 - - April 18, 2024
Boyd Henry Manning Jr. age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 19th, 1954 in Windsor, England to Boyd and Joyce Manning. He was a graduate of Glendale High School 1973, Springfield Mo. He married the love of his life Cathi Vienhage Boyd on February 26th, 1997 in the Bahamas. They had just celebrat ...
Gary Ruble Jr
May 20, 1982 - - April 13, 2024
Gary E. Ruble, Jr., 41, of Springfield, MO, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024. He was born in Springfield, MO to Kim McDaniel and Gary Ruble, Sr., May 20, 1982. Gary loved cutting people’s hair and wanted to open his own barber shop some day. Before leaving this earth, Gary was learning new skills in carpentry and working with his brother, Tim, building decks. ...
Nira Bolch
November 03, 1953 - - April 09, 2024
Nira Sue Bolch, age 70, of Battlefield, Mo peacefully passed away on April 9th 2024 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born on November 3rd 1953 , Nira brought immense joy to those around her. Nira's journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of strength and resilience. Nira's unwavering spirit in the face of adversity was an inspirat ...
Robert Dysko
September 11, 1931 - - April 08, 2024
Robert Joseph “Bob” Dysko, 92, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 8, 2024. Bob was born on September 11, 1931 in Westbury, New York. He graduated from Westbury High School and attended SUNY at Farmingdale. He moved to Fair Grove, Missouri in 1980, and then to Springfield in 2016. He was proud to have been a US Army veteran (Korean War) and ...
Colby Houston
January 07, 1994 - - April 08, 2024
Colby Scott Houston, passed away on April 8, 2024, in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Dave and Teresa Houston on January 7, 1994, in the same city that he would call home for the entirety of his life. Colby was a graduate of Kickapoo High School, class of 2012. His career as a contracted construction worker allowed him to network with so many people. With ...
Jeffrey Oldham
October 29, 1960 - - April 07, 2024
Jeffrey D. Oldham, 63, passed away Sunday April 7, 2024. After battling cancer, he passed peacefully in his sister and brother-in-law’s home with Christi by his side. Jeff was born October 29, 1960, in Springfield, Missouri, to Charles and Roma Mae Oldham. He graduated from Central High School, Class of 1979 and was a talented athlete competing in football and wrestling. ...
Susan Cohen
October 17, 1960 - - April 05, 2024
Susan Lydia (Mitchell) Cohen, October 17, 1960 – April 5, 2024, PSALM 23 Springfield, Missouri – Susan Cohen went home to be with God after passing away unexpectedly. She was born in Manchester, CT to Virgil Hughes Mitchell Jr. and Virginia Lee (Boutilier) Mitchell both of Maine. She enjoyed reading, movies, joking around, crocheting and her 2 dogs. Susan was predecease ...
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