In Memory of Martin Golden
Marty was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings and his wife Loretta Mae Golden in 2015.
Marty is survived by his children, Angelya (David), Acilia (Tony), and Andrew (Jewel); grandchildren, Kristin, Ariel, Bianca, Anthony, Connor, Kaylee, Ronnie and Ricky; great grandchildren, Owen, Reid, River and a baby girl due in September.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday June 30, 2017 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Reidy celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Rosary Services will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday June 29, 2017 in the church with visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m.
Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com .
In Memory of John A. Simpson
He was preceded in death by his wife Jane, his parents, grandson Jason, and sister Agnes Anne. He is survived by his children John Watt, Richard (Valorie), Martin (Nancy), and Jennifer Simpson, two step children Holly Reed (Chris), and Heidi Smith (Tom) from a second marriage to Karol Hilton, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all in the Springfield area. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the U.S. and Canada.
John was a born entertainer and famous for his humor, joie de vivre, wit, big heart and delicious cooking. He never missed on opportunity for a joke or a prank, and will be forever cherished and missed.
A funeral mass will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Springfield, MO on Thursday, June 22 at 10 am. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-7:30pm at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Kitchen, 1630 N. Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65803.
Published in the News-Leader on June 20, 2017
In Memory of Paul McGinn
Paul David McGinn, 64, of Springfield, MO entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was raised in Sedgwick, KS by the late Sam and Virginia McGinn. Beloved husband of Sheila Cannon McGinn for 37 years. Dear father of Sam and Maggie McGinn and Annie (Cory) Cox. Brother of Mick (the late Joyce) and Jim (Renea) McGinn and the late Tom McGinn. He was a loving son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and a good friend to many. David began his broadcast career over 40 years ago. Most of his professional radio career was spent in Springfield, MO where he was known as Mike Morgan. He was employed by Christ Episcopal Church as a sexton for the past 11 years. He was well respected by family, friends and colleagues and will be greatly missed. A funeral mass will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Springfield, MO on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Published in the News-Leader on May 31, 2017
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In Memory of Rose Ann Moore
Rose Ann was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church for many years and an avid quilter and square dancer before moving to Athens, Georgia, in 2013 to be near her son and daughter-in-law. In Athens she was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Leo in 1945; two sisters, Martha Mink in 1962 and Clara Rita Yates in 2003; brother-in-law, Harold Mink in 1962; and sister-in-law Erma Heger in 2006. Rose Ann is survived by her son, Charles Moore, Jr. (Carol); three step grandchildren, Beth Robbins (Cliff), Kevin McClure (Tanya), and Lynn McClure (Steve); and six step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Luke Heger (Jo), Paul Heger (Meredith), and James Heger.
A funeral mass to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Springfield. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City.
Published in the News-Leader on May 18, 2017
In Memory of Donald Edwin Dedrick, Jr
Don was born on November 17, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas to Donald E. Sr. and Margaret E. Dedrick. Don attended the University of Wichita before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After discharge from the Army, he finished his education at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He spent his long working career in the food facilities design & consulting business which included 24 years with his own nationwide consulting firm, Don Dedrick Associates. Along with his professional career, he also spent several years raising cattle on a small farm in the Ozarks. Don was an ardent student of Classical and Early Christian history for more than 30 years and used his knowledge to write a historical novel titled The Epiphany of Marcus Apronius.
Don will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Jeanne Pfeifer Dedrick, devoted father of Michelle Mawson of Fountain Valley, CA; son Gregory Dedrick and wife Patty of Plano, TX; proud grandfather of Dylan Rettenberger, Audrey & Kate Dedrick and Michael & Sabrina Mawson. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Father Fergus Monaghan officiating. Lunch will be served at the church after Mass. Burial and military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2818 East Bennett, Springfield, MO 65804 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri.
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