Roseann Bentley

April 22, 1936 - July 14, 2025 (89 years old)

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April 22, 1936 - July 14, 2025 (89 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

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Roseann Bentley Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-25T23:00:00
End: 2025-07-26T01:00:00
Location: Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roseann Bentley of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Roseann may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Bentley, MD; and her parents, Marcella Knauer and Lincoln Knauer. She is survived by: her children, Jeff, Chris, Melissa and Jonathan; and her children-in-law, Julia Griesemer Bentley, Beth Bentley, Robert Allen and Kunti Senesi Bentley. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home (1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Agnes Cathedral (533 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806).

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July 25

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home
1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804

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July 26

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St. Agnes Cathedral
533 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

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July 15, 2025

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“In loving memory of Roseann Bentley, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We have been honored by having Melissa Bentley Allen as part of our family. Melissa is a credit to her mother's love. A finer woman you could not find. Our prayers go with you all. How wonderful to have such sweet memories.”

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July 17, 2025

Beverly Stenger wrote a sympathy message

“Roseann was a unique individual who was willing to do the hard work in starting a new solution to a community challenge. She was able to lead without offending; listen with a willingness to understand; and eager to make a difference. We remember going to many social events at the Bently home. Always friendly and inviting. I remember first time Roseann ran for Missouri State Senator. It was a tough, close campaign, but Roseann won. It was my pleasure to help. Neil and Bev Stenger”

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