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Find Recent Springfield Obituaries Without Opening the Wrong City
There are many Springfields in the United States. Before searching an obituary, choose the state first. This guide gives direct routes for Springfield, Missouri; Springfield, Illinois; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Springfield, Ohio, plus simple steps for funeral details, older notices, death certificates and burial help.
Quick Answer: Which Springfield Do You Mean?
Springfield, MO
Think Greene County, Springfield News-Leader area notices, southwest Missouri funeral homes and Springfield-Greene County Health.
Springfield, IL
Think Sangamon County, The State Journal-Register, Lincoln Library and Illinois vital records.
Springfield, MA
Think Hampden County, The Republican, Springfield City Clerk and western Massachusetts funeral homes.
Springfield, OH
Think Clark County, Springfield News-Sun, Clark County Public Library and local Vital Statistics.
Choose the Correct Springfield Before Searching
| Springfield | Useful local clue | Strong obituary starting point | Legal record route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | Greene County, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Willard, Battlefield | Springfield MO area listings, newspaper notices and local funeral homes | Springfield-Greene County Health or Missouri Vital Records |
| Illinois | Sangamon County, Chatham, Rochester, Sherman, Riverton, Auburn | Springfield IL area listings and The State Journal-Register | Springfield City Clerk, Sangamon County Clerk or IDPH |
| Massachusetts | Hampden County, Chicopee, West Springfield, Longmeadow, Agawam | The Republican / MassLive and Springfield MA listings | Springfield City Clerk when its city-record rules apply |
| Ohio | Clark County, Enon, New Carlisle, Urbana | Springfield News-Sun and local funeral homes | Clark County Combined Health District |
| Another state | Add state abbreviation and county | Local newspaper + funeral-home memorial | Office covering the actual place of death |
How to Find a Recent Springfield Obituary by Name
For more search techniques, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Check | Why it matters | Reason to pause |
|---|---|---|
| State | Several major U.S. cities are named Springfield. | The notice shows a different state. |
| Age or birth year | Separates people with similar names. | The age is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Family names are strong identity clues. | No close relatives match. |
| Community | Confirms the correct Springfield and nearby town. | There is no known local connection. |
| Funeral home | Provides a first-party route for final arrangements. | The provider is in an unrelated region. |
| Publication date | Distinguishes a current obituary from an old notice or memoriam. | The result is from another year. |
Verify Funeral Details Before Travelling
Time
Visitation, funeral, memorial, graveside service and burial may have different start times.
Address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be at separate locations.
Public or private
Do not assume the service is public. Check the obituary wording or call.
Livestream
Use a stream linked by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial.
Flowers or charity
Follow the family’s stated preference and verify a charity through its official site.
Last-minute changes
Call before a long drive when weather, holidays or conflicting listings could affect arrangements.
Springfield, MO Obituaries, Archives and Death Records
Recent obituary starting point
Legacy maintains Springfield, Missouri area listings with keyword, newspaper and funeral-home filtering, plus a separate recent-obituaries page.
Today’s Springfield MO notices
Use the recent Springfield-area page when you want newly posted notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families.
Springfield-Greene County local history advantage
The Springfield-Greene County Library District provides digitized Springfield newspapers from 1844 to the present, genealogy databases, research collections and local-history help.
Missouri death certificate
Missouri’s current statewide fee schedule lists $14 for a death certificate, including a five-year search and one certified copy when the record is found, and $11 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
227 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
Vital Records: 417-864-1411
The local health office states that Missouri death certificates can be requested locally. Verify the current local counter fee before payment.
Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield
The Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Springfield is at 5201 South Southwood Road, Springfield, MO 65804. Missouri currently provides eligible Veterans, spouses and dependent children qualifying cemetery services at no charge, including opening and closing of the grave, a concrete liner when applicable, marker or niche cover and perpetual care.
Springfield cemetery phone: 417-823-3944.
Springfield, IL Obituaries, Sangamon Records and Archives
Springfield area obituaries
Use the Springfield, Illinois area obituary listing for recent funeral-home, newspaper and family notices.
State Journal-Register help
If the search is specifically for The State Journal-Register, use our dedicated Springfield newspaper guide.
Two useful local death-record routes
| Springfield IL route | Coverage | Current listed fee |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield City Clerk | Sangamon County death records, January 1999-present | $17 first copy / $7 each additional copy per visit |
| Sangamon County Clerk | County death records back to 1877 | $29 first copy / $11 additional same record |
| Illinois IDPH | State death-record route | $19 certified / $4 additional; other fees can apply online |
Sangamon County Vital Records:
200 S. Ninth Street, Room 101
Springfield, IL 62701
217-753-6700
Historical Springfield obituary search
Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection has obituary index cards listing the person’s name, death date and obituary date in the Illinois State Journal / State Journal-Register from 1861 to the present.
For older death research, the Illinois State Archives also provides a pre-1916 death index and a separate Illinois Death Certificates database covering 1916–1972.
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Road
Springfield, IL 62707
217-492-4070
The VA currently lists burial space as open. Grounds are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to sunset, with the office normally open Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
Springfield, MA Obituaries, City Records and Local Archives
The Republican obituaries
The Republican obituary pages allow browsing by publish date, location, funeral home, high school and college.
Springfield MA local results
Use the Springfield-specific listing when the newspaper browse page is too broad.
Springfield City Clerk death certificates
The City Clerk currently charges $20 per certified copy in person or by mail.
The Springfield City Clerk can provide a death certificate for:
- A person whose death occurred within Springfield city limits.
- A Springfield resident who died in another Massachusetts community.
City Hall, Room 123
36 Court Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: 413-736-3111
Current listed hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Older Springfield MA newspapers
Springfield City Library provides access to Springfield newspapers from 1844 to the present. It also offers HeritageHub obituary access, genealogy databases and microfilm holdings.
Massachusetts burial-payment help
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance may help with funeral and burial costs when a Massachusetts resident dies without enough resources. Current guidance says eligible assistance can be up to $1,100, and the total funeral, cremation and burial cost must generally be no more than $3,500.
Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam
The Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Agawam is close to Springfield at 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. Eligible Veterans are currently buried at no charge. Current spouse/dependent fees are $300 for full-casket burial and $150 for cremation interment.
Phone: 413-821-9500
Springfield, OH Obituaries, Clark County Records and Archives
Springfield News-Sun obituaries
The Springfield News-Sun obituary page supports publish-date, location, funeral-home, school and college browsing.
Search nearby communities too
Try Clark County, Enon, New Carlisle, South Charleston, Urbana and Dayton-area funeral-home clues when a Springfield-only search fails.
Clark County death certificates
The Clark County Combined Health District currently charges $24 per certified death certificate. Its office can issue death certificates for people who died in Clark County from 1908 to the present.
The district offers walk-in, mail and online ordering. Online orders can include additional VitalChek processing and shipping fees.
Pending death certificate?
Clark County explains that some investigated deaths initially receive a certificate showing cause and manner as “pending.” A supplemental certificate can be completed later when the Coroner has enough information.
Older Springfield Ohio obituary research
Clark County Public Library has Springfield newspapers on microfilm dating back to 1860. Its local-history guidance says Springfield newspaper obituaries from 1918 to the present are indexed through the Ohio Obituary Index.
The library also accepts requests for specific obituary or newspaper article lookups when enough identifying information is available.
Local help after a violent death
Clark County Victim Witness operates a Rapid Response program for families affected by violent crime. Its advocates can provide crisis support, help with funeral arrangements and connect families with available community resources.
Veterans Services
Clark County Veterans Service Commission helps Veterans and families review case-specific benefits and can assist with military discharge records such as a DD-214.
Phone: 937-521-2030
Springfield Death Certificate Comparison
| Location | Current useful route | Current listed fee | Important rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield MO | Missouri Vital Records / Springfield-Greene County Health | $14 first / $11 additional statewide | Check Missouri eligibility and identification requirements. |
| Springfield IL | Sangamon County Clerk | $29 first / $11 additional | Restricted to authorized applicants with personal/property interest. |
| Springfield IL | Springfield City Clerk | $17 first / $7 additional | Current form covers Sangamon County deaths from January 1999-present. |
| Springfield MA | Springfield City Clerk | $20 each | City death or qualifying Springfield-resident death elsewhere in Massachusetts. |
| Springfield OH | Clark County Combined Health District | $24 each | Clark County deaths from 1908-present. |
Best Historical Obituary Source for Each Springfield
Springfield-Greene County Library
Digitized Springfield newspapers from 1844-present plus the Ozarks Obituary Collection.
Lincoln Library + Illinois Archives
Springfield obituary index cards from 1861-present plus statewide historical death databases.
Springfield City Library
Springfield newspapers from 1844-present, microfilm and genealogy databases.
Clark County Public Library
Local Springfield newspapers from 1860 and obituary indexing from 1918-present.
Local Help That Generic Obituary Pages Often Miss
Veterans cemetery services
Missouri currently provides qualifying cemetery services without charge to eligible Veterans, spouses and dependent children at its state veterans cemeteries, including Springfield.
Compare local record offices
Springfield City Clerk can be a lower-cost route for qualifying Sangamon County death records from January 1999-present compared with the County Clerk.
Funeral payment assistance
Massachusetts DTA may provide up to $1,100 for an eligible funeral/burial when program rules are met and total costs stay within the current program limit.
Violent-crime family support
Clark County Victim Witness Rapid Response can help affected families with crisis support, funeral-arrangement help and local resource connections.
Verify the Funeral Home Before Paying
Use the correct state licensing system when an unfamiliar funeral establishment, director, cremation provider or payment request needs verification.
| State | Official verification route | Microstep |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | Missouri Division of Professional Registration | Open Licensee Search → search business/professional → compare status and name. |
| Illinois | Illinois IDFPR | Open License Lookup → search funeral professional/entity → check current status. |
| Massachusetts | Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE | Choose Embalming and Funeral Directing → search person or business. |
| Ohio | eLicense Ohio | Choose License Look-Up → Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors → search with minimal fields. |
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Ask for prices by phone
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, a funeral provider must give price information by telephone when you ask.
Get a General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, ask for the itemized General Price List and keep it.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to select the funeral goods and services you want rather than an unwanted package.
Separate third-party costs
Ask which charges come from the funeral home and which come from the cemetery, newspaper, crematory, clergy or other provider.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the handling funeral home or authorized obituary. Confirm the correct Springfield and correct person before ordering.
Memorial donations
Verify the charity on its own official website before entering card information.
Guestbooks
Assume condolences are public. Avoid addresses, financial data, medical details and family disputes.
Livestreams
Use only a link supplied by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial. Be cautious with unexpected payment requests.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the obituary and funeral-home memorial links.
- Write down service and cemetery addresses separately.
- Ask the funeral home whether the death was reported to Social Security.
- Order certified death certificates only when an organization actually requires them.
- Keep receipts, order numbers, funeral invoices and benefit correspondence together.
- Check Veteran benefits early when military service applies.
- Recheck arrangements shortly before travelling.
Official and Primary Sources
Springfield, Missouri Area Obituaries Current Springfield MO area obituary search. Springfield-Greene County Library Local History Springfield newspapers, genealogy databases and historical research. Missouri Department of Health — Vital Records Fees Current certified death-record fees. Sangamon County Clerk — Death Records Eligibility, fees, ID, online/mail ordering and local record coverage. Lincoln Library — Sangamon Valley Collection Springfield obituary indexing and local-history material. VA — Camp Butler National Cemetery Address, hours, cemetery status and burial scheduling information. Springfield, Massachusetts City Clerk — Vital Records Certified-copy eligibility, fee, office location and ordering routes. Springfield City Library — Local History & Genealogy Massachusetts newspaper archives, microfilm and obituary resources. Clark County Combined Health District — Death Records Springfield OH death-certificate coverage, price and order methods. Clark County Public Library — Local History & Genealogy Springfield Ohio newspaper, genealogy and obituary resources.Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
State Journal-Register Recent Obituaries
Use this when the intended Springfield is Springfield, Illinois.
Obituary Search Guide
Search by name, location, newspaper, funeral home, cemetery and date.
Death Certificate & Vital Records
Understand when a public obituary is not enough for legal use.
How We Verify Obituary Information
See the source hierarchy used before publishing or updating details.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand price lists, service choices and payment protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA and state benefit routes for qualifying Veterans and families.
Springfield Recent Obituary FAQs
Which Springfield does this obituary page cover?
This guide covers the most common Springfield obituary searches, especially Springfield, Missouri; Springfield, Illinois; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Springfield, Ohio. Always add the state before opening a result.
How do I find Springfield obituaries published today?
Choose the correct Springfield first, then open the city-specific recent obituary or newspaper page. If the person is not listed, widen the publication-date range and search the funeral home.
How do I search a Springfield obituary by name?
Search the full name plus the state abbreviation. If that fails, try surname only, nickname, maiden name, spouse, county, funeral home or cemetery.
Why do I keep finding the wrong Springfield?
Many U.S. cities have the same name. Add Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio or the correct state abbreviation, followed by a county or nearby town when necessary.
Is an obituary the same as a death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public notice or memorial. A certified death certificate is an official government record used for legal, financial and administrative purposes.
How much is a Missouri death certificate?
Missouri currently lists $14 for a death certificate, including one certified copy if the record is found, and $11 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
How much is a Sangamon County Illinois death certificate?
Sangamon County currently lists $29 for the first copy and $11 for each additional copy of the same death record purchased at the same time.
Does Springfield, Illinois have another local death-record option?
Yes. The Springfield City Clerk’s current application covers Sangamon County death records from January 1999 to the present and lists $17 for the first copy and $7 for each additional copy per visit. Confirm the current fee before ordering.
How much is a Springfield Massachusetts death certificate?
The Springfield City Clerk currently lists $20 per certified copy when ordered in person or by mail.
How much is a Clark County Ohio death certificate?
The Clark County Combined Health District currently lists $24 per certified copy. Online orders may have additional processing and shipping charges.
Where can I find old Springfield Missouri obituaries?
Use Springfield-Greene County Library local-history resources and the Ozarks Obituary Collection. The library provides digitized Springfield newspapers dating from 1844 to the present.
Where can I find old Springfield Illinois obituaries?
Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection has obituary index cards for Springfield newspapers beginning in 1861. Illinois State Archives also provides historical statewide death indexes.
Where can I find old Springfield Massachusetts obituaries?
Springfield City Library provides Springfield newspaper access from 1844 to the present, plus microfilm, HeritageHub and genealogy resources.
Where can I find old Springfield Ohio obituaries?
Clark County Public Library has local Springfield newspapers dating to 1860 and says Springfield newspaper obituaries from 1918 to the present are indexed in the Ohio Obituary Index.
What should I verify before attending a Springfield funeral?
Confirm the correct person and state, service date, time, exact address, public or private status, cemetery, parking, accessibility and livestream through the handling funeral home.
Can a family choose not to publish an obituary?
Yes. Not every death has a public obituary. A family may choose private services, delayed publication or no public notice.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Identify the correct Springfield state first.
- Confirm the person with more than one identity clue.
- Use the handling funeral home for current service details.
- Order death certificates from the office covering the actual place of death.
- Use local libraries and archives for older obituaries instead of repeatedly searching the open web.
- Verify unfamiliar funeral providers through the appropriate state licensing system.
- Check local burial or Veteran benefits before assuming every cost must be paid privately.
- Do not publish private medical, financial or family information in public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not a newspaper, funeral home, cemetery, library, city clerk, health department or government vital-record office. Verify final details with the organization responsible for the notice, service, record or benefit.