Jean Springer

(From Stumpff Funeral Home)

January 1, 1938 - November 12, 2026

Doris Jean Springer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Gary “Bub” Springer, of Crane.

She is also survived by her two children; Gary (Debbie) of Carthage, and Janet, of Crane; by her two grandchildren, Ben Gilbert, of Springfield, and Sami Newton (Ben Newton) of Clever; her two great grandchildren, Lainey Sue Newton and Barrett Griffith Newton; brother Sonny Simpson (Linda) of Aurora, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by brother Roy Dean Simpson and parents Leroy and Mabel Simpson.

Jean was a staple in the Crane community by living there most of her life and working in real estate at Walker Realty for over 29 years. Jean was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with loved ones any chance she could get.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Doug Minton officiating. Interment will be in Crane Community Cemetery, Crane, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.