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Grace Stanton Obituary

Grace Ellen Stanton

Grace Ellen Stanton (Doodle) came into this world on April 13, 1989 and arrived in Heaven on May 21, 2011. In her brief 22 years, she made an amazing impact on this world. While Grace is at peace, she leaves behind her loving parents, Jon and Mary Jo Stanton and four siblings; Allison (John) Burge, Jenna Stanton, Katie (Nick) Baltz, Nicholas Stanton, and her beloved nephew, Aiden Burge. She also leaves behind her fianc?, Josh Thompson, whose life she saved. Among others she leaves behind are grandparents, Jo "Granny" Cunningham, Herb "Papa" Stanton, Earline "Oma" Moulder, and David "Opa" Plank. She was preceded in death by Windsor Wayne "Pa Punky" Cunningham. Grace leaves many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Visitation will be Thursday May 26, 2011 from 6-8 pm at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with services on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 10 am. There will be a private burial service at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shiloh Cemetery, c/o Gorman-Scharpf, 1947 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804, would be appreciated. Grace was an imaginative, giving, bubbly person who lived her life to the fullest and she would want everyone else to do the same. Gracie, you will be missed every minute of every day by so many. Online condolences may be left at www.gormanscharpf.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News-Leader on Jun. 24, 2011.

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