(From Walnut Lawn Funeral Home)Delores Marie (Antholz) Porter, 93, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2024. She was born on June 21,1931 in Elk Creek, NE to Alvin and Leona (Edie) Antholz.
Delores married Walter R. Porter on September 18, 1948 and three daughters were born to this union: Kittie Porter of Whittier, CA; Kathleen Cooper (husband Don) of Cabool, MO; and Kristi Alcazar (husband Jesus) of Long Beach, CA. Delores was blessed with six grandchildren: David Porter (Shannon) of Lakewood, CA, Shiloh Cooper (Chris Nelson) of Joplin, MO, Shasta McClenahan (Justin) of Silver Spring, MD, Sarah Honeycutt (Drew) of Cabool, MO, Alicia Alcazar-Romero (David) of Long Beach, CA, and Rachel Gilpatrick (Daniel) of Long Beach, CA; along with 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Walt; two of her daughters, Kittie and Kristi; her brother Robert Dean; two sisters, Darlene “Mike” and Mary Ann; and two infant brothers.
Delores spent her childhood in Pawnee City, NE before moving to Long Beach, CA in the early 1950s with Walt. In California, Delores ran a home daycare and became an avid crocheter and quilter, often making beautiful creations that she sold at craft fairs or shared with family and friends.
Delores spent her childhood in Pawnee City, NE before moving to Long Beach, CA in the early 1950s with Walt. In California, Delores ran a home daycare and became an avid crocheter and quilter, often making beautiful creations that she sold at craft fairs or shared with family and friends.
After retirement, Walt and Delores moved back to the Midwest to a farm in Hoyt, KS in 1989 where she was a proud member of the Meriden United Methodist Church of Meriden, KS. The 28 acre farm kept them busy and was a family paradise to visit. Mornings came with a country western music wake up call and in the evening, everyone gathered together for card games around the kitchen table. A few years after Walt’s passing in 2006, Delores moved to Springfield, MO to be closer to family and happily became a member of The Fremont and then Turner’s Rock senior communities where she made countless friends.
She was not to be underestimated and could always be counted on to take charge whether it was helping at her church, cooking and baking, being a master cake cutter for events, or caring for her family and friends. If you were lucky, she might have cupped your face in her hands, giving a series of hearty pats on one cheek–her unique way of showing affection. To receive this gesture meant you were loved. Her commanding presence and one-of-a-kind personality will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Delores will be laid to rest next to her loving spouse Walt in Pawnee City, NE in a private family ceremony.
Delores will be laid to rest next to her loving spouse Walt in Pawnee City, NE in a private family ceremony.
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