Michael Tallman Vaini Obituary
The world bids farewell to Michael Tallman Vaini of Springfield, Missouri, departing on September 15, 2025 at the age of 78. Michael leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lorenzo Vaini and Norma Tallman Vaini; his cousin Roy Fritz of Paducah, Kentucky; his sibling's children, Teresa Martin of Carthage, Missouri and Derrick Vartan of Seymour; and his pets, Whiskers and Brinkley.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Turner; his children, David of Springfield, Marc (Andi) of West Plains and Catherine Diane (James Moriarity) of Edmond, Oklahoma; his grandsons, Blake Malley and Grant Malley of Wisconsin; his sister Rebecca (James Hawkins) of Springfield; his cousin Jolene Puckett of Springfield; his close friends, Danny Burlison of Springfield, Dan Cook of St Mary's, Ohio, Robert Vartan of Seymour, TN and Kenneth Blunt of Ozark; Jerry Fenton. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel (1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home (1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local no-kill animal shelter or charity of your choice.
