John C. Purtell Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John C. Purtell of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 91, on April 19, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John C. Purtell to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry John's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May John's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John J. Purtell and Maude Purtell (Madison); his daughter Lauralee; his sister Barbara Hardesty; and his nephew Michael Holloway.
He is survived by: his daughter Pamela Jean; his wife Pat McPherson; his brother David (Michele); his nieces, Kirsten (Neal) and Mary; his nephew John (Karen); and his cousin Roseanne.
