Hello r/springfieldMO! My dad passed away last week unexpectedly. I live out of town and had to return home to Kansas City before his obituary is being run in the Springfield News Leader today. It would really be nice to have a physical copy.

I know this is a big ask, but would anyone be willing to send me an envelope with his obituary from the paper in it? I’d be forever grateful. I don’t know anyone in Springfield who could send me a copy. DM me if this is something you can help with and I’ll give you the details. I’ll delete this post if/once someone helps out. Much appreciated!

ETA: looks like the obit was actually run yesterday!

2nd ETA- thank you all so much 💗

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my_monkeys_fly t1_jcad53q wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:57 PM

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Would a photo copy work if I can't get the actual paper? Getting old newspapers can be a challenge. If it's not out yet, DM me the address and date it should run and I will happily send the physical copy

Just saw its today. Dm me name and address and I will grab one on my way home

Kelseycakes1986 OP t1_jcagf2w wrote on March 15, 2023 at 1:23 PM

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Replying to my_monkeys_fly (#2,234,838)

Oh wow! Thanks u/my_monkeys_fly ! I’ll DM you.

jttIII t1_jcaijxi wrote on March 15, 2023 at 1:39 PM

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I also would be willing to do this.

Kelseycakes1986 OP t1_jcaiw5p wrote on March 15, 2023 at 1:41 PM

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Replying to jttIII (#2,235,134)

Awesome jttll. I’m waiting to hear back from the first commenter. If things fall through I’ll let you know. I really appreciate it. Also, after looking through the email the newspaper sent me confirming things, the obit was actually run yesterday…

booradly t1_jcak1vy wrote on March 15, 2023 at 1:50 PM

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I'll double check but I should be able to get you a hard copy of the obituaries from today.

booradly t1_jcakgg5 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 1:53 PM

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Replying to booradly (#2,235,249)

Yup I have a hard copy I can send you. Just let me know.

PassingWithJennifer t1_jcankzs wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:15 PM

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I read the paper at my local gas station (if you check my profile I uploaded pics about the gender care bill from News Leader.)

I can grab a physical copy as soon as I get off work

Magnolia_Me t1_jcax2w7 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 3:17 PM

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Sorry about your dad, cakes. Hope you're doing okay.

Kelseycakes1986 OP t1_jcb6ipy wrote on March 15, 2023 at 4:16 PM

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Replying to Magnolia_Me (#2,235,927)

Thanks for caring, u/Magnolia_Me . One expects to bury their folks at some point, but sometimes it happens sooner than anticipated. Hug your loved ones when you can, even those that are a pain in your rear most of the time. ♥️

Dawnydiesel t1_jcb9qcm wrote on March 15, 2023 at 4:36 PM

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I’ll help too if needed.

The_E_Trifecta t1_jcbbzyq wrote on March 15, 2023 at 4:50 PM

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Was about to suggest calling the news leader and asking them or the funeral home but realized they may not even do this anymore.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for yesterday's edition and grab it if I see one.

gigermuse t1_jcbvh2l wrote on March 15, 2023 at 6:49 PM

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Very likely I can get you an actual copy of that section of the paper. Grandparents next door get daily paper.

AmosBridges t1_jccaxwe wrote on March 15, 2023 at 8:24 PM

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Hey OP. I'm the editor at the News-Leader. Shoot me an email at abridges (at) news-leader.com with your address and I'll mail you a copy when I get back to the office (working at home this week ~~with a deranged 6 yo~~ while my daughter who I love very much is on spring break). I keep a small stash of recent papers for this exact scenario.