3M Foundation forms lasting partnerships with communities worldwide and provides resources to help them succeed and grow—ensuring a more interconnected and thriving world. Goals: Improve the quality of life in underserved families Increase access to youth...

Air Services Heating & Cooling is one of the top heating, air conditioning, and plumbing contractors in the Ozarks. They have earned their outstanding reputation by adhering to their mission to exceed every client’s expectations every time. Air Services strives to be...

Betty Thompson died peacefully at home in Springfield, MO, on February 14, 2021, after a many-years-long battle with aspergillosis, a rare lung infection. Jeanie Betty Bonifield was born July 31, 1944, in Woodward, OK. She graduated from Woodward High School where...

To say that Bill and Ann Turner, along with the Turner Family Foundation, are just backers of Ozarks Technical Community College would be a tremendous understatement. “The Turners have been cheerleaders of OTC since day one, and we are grateful to have their...

Bob and Susan Beine believe there are few things better to do for your community than to donate to an educational institution. In their case, that place is Ozarks Technical Community College. “It has a direct impact to the community that you can see working. You can...

Burell Behavioral Health is a growing Community Mental Health Center that connects with more than 40,000 clients across 18 counties in Missouri. Their provider base of 400 clinicians offer a full continuum of care through our integrated network. We create...

Carol Jones, long-time resident and pioneer businesswoman of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 22 at the age of 88. Carol Delores Burggraf was born on May 17, 1933 in Quapaw, Oklahoma the 4th of 6 children of Edward and Lola Burggraf. Her...

Charles T. Banta, 86, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007, at 7:50 p.m. in Mercy Villa Nursing Home. He was born in Springfield on August 28, 1920, to Charles A. and Alta Bass Banta. He was a 1938 graduate of Springfield Senior High School. After...

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Christian County Master Gardeners (CCMG) is an organization dedicated to education. Not only do they strive to educate themselves and the public about safe, sustainable and effective garden practices, but they are committed to the continued education of the next...

Stroking the Fires of Knowledge The CFO manages more than 475 private scholarship funds created by individuals, families and companies that want to provide a path to higher education for generations to come. Donors determine the size and eligibility criteria for the...

CoxHealth is a locally-owned non-profit health system that has partnered with OTC to support students, programs, and local economies in the Ozarks region.

“If we haven’t helped somebody as we go along, we haven’t accomplished any mission.” David Lewis chose to include OTC in his will. He had no dependents and wanted to make sure his legacy could help others. He wasn’t the CEO of a large corporation, nor did he inherit...

George (David) Koch, 55, left this earth to join his family and our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 27, 2011 surrounded by his wife and daughters. David was born August 29, 1955 to George and Nancy Koch. David and his family owned and operated the Shady Inn...

Dennis Peters established the Sgt. Joseph M. Peters Memorial Scholarship in memory of his son, the late Special Agent Sgt. Joseph M. Peters. Sgt. Peters was killed from injuries sustained in a series of explosions while accompanying Army Rangers on a raid Oct. 6,...

Dr. Hal Higdon is chancellor of the Ozarks Technical Community College System and president of the OTC Springfield Campus. In these roles, Dr. Higdon oversees the institution’s strategic direction and works to strengthen its resources and funding. The OTC Board of...

Randy and Julie Humphrey are long-time educators in the Springfield area. The two met while attending Missouri State University, married, and went on to receive graduate degrees from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Julie earned a Master’s of Science...

Dwight Denton Chism – Springfield – 61, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 surrounded by family. A visitation will be held at The Venues in Springfield, MO on Saturday, June 9 from 4:00-5:30 pm with a celebration of life following from 5:30-6:00. In lieu of flowers,...

Edmund Haun grew up in the Ozarks, familiar with the kind financial hardship that many students encounter. With the unwavering support of his mother, he earned two undergraduate degrees and a master’s degree. In 2018, he and his wife, Darlene, created the Edmund and...

The Effie Morrow Nobles Memorial Scholarship was created by Mrs. Pat Myers and her husband, Dr. Norman K. Myers in 2023. Obituaries in Springfield, MO | News-Leader Patsy JoAnn Nobles Myers, 85, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2023. Pat was a devoted wife,...

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2018 marked the 85th year that Foundation Credit Union has served our members. In 1933, we started as the Springfield Teachers Credit Union, serving the employees of the Springfield Public School System. Our dedication to continual improvement, plus our desire to be...

Deane Collins established the endowment fund in honor of his late wife’s contributions as the first registered dental hygienist in Springfield, Missouri. The late Mrs. Collins and her husband moved to Springfield in 1970. The couple had been in the dental field for...

Longtime friends of OTC’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program endow memorial scholarship February 26, 2021 Gene and Gerry Diullo created a way to commemorate the life and legacy of their late son, Anton “Tony” Diullo. The couple recently established an endowed...

Healthy Blue Missouri – benefits for all your health needs Staying healthy is about more than just doctor visits. Our Medicare plans have extra benefits that support your whole health, from fitness memberships to dental and vision care. Once you sign up for Medicare,...

Lelia Heuer lived most of her life in the Lebanon area. She was a member of Candock Baptist Church and was a great supporter of missions in Haiti. She was a very generous lady who did numberous good deeds including establishing several scholarships for pre-medical...

Our mission is to support efforts to improve the quality of health, education and welfare for children and families, to alleviate hunger and homelessness, and to protect and preserve the natural environment in our communities. https://hulstonfamilyfoundation.org/

Hutchens Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of spring suspensions and sliding subframes for the trailer industry. Since Hutchens Industries was established in 1950 by C. Ted Hutchens, the company has always remained a closely-held,...

Integrity Home Care + Hospice offers a comprehensive range of compassionate, client-centered home care, hospice, and home health rehabilitation services throughout Missouri. This includes integrated medication management, in-home and consumer-directed service...