Amber Rae Russell-Hardin, of Springfield passed away, after a very brief illness, with her loving family by her side on Oct. 25, 2025. Amber had recently turned 55 years old. She was born on Oct. 18, 1970, in Springfield, to Kenny and Diana (Williamson) Russell.
Beverly Kay Yount, 89, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Birch Point Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield. She was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Crane, the daughter of Emmett and Amanda (Andrus) Salkill.
Teresa Sue “Susie” Merritt, 71, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Springfield, on July 27, 1954, to Jimmy and Wanda (Kyle) Merritt and was one of three children in the home.
Jeffrey Lynn Messenger, 75, of Republic passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 28, 1949 in Scott City, Kan. to Harry Vernil Messenger and Vada Lamoine Messenger (Robinson).
John H. Hanafin, of Clever passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 22, 2025. He was born on Oct. 14, 1946, in Springfield, to Kenneth and Exie (Roy) Hanafin and was one of three children in the home.
Gerald Ray Geren, 87, of Nixa passed away with his loving family by his side on Oct. 24, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born in Modesto, Calif. on Nov. 22, 1937, the son of Rev. Ray and Loretta (Penny) Geren.
Linda Lou Fiedler, 81, of Republic passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Springfield Villa, in Springfield. She was born Aug. 26, 1944, in Aurora, Ill., the daughter of Herman Arthur and Clara Celestia (Trent) Hanson.
Stephen Gene Farmer was born on July 18, 1992 in Springfield, to Roy Gene Farmer and Teresa Jo (Harrison) Farmer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents. He was survived by his loving wife, Emily (Duff) Farmer and many friends and family.
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Carol Ann Frichette, 89, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025, at Springhouse Village in Springfield—just one week shy of her 90th birthday.
