
02 Jul Heart the Houses
Welcome
“They went out of their way to make us feel at home right from the start,” Jessica Wagner remembers.
“We spent the first night in a really lovely room, but when they realized we were likely to be here for a few months, they asked if we would like to move into a room with a window. It became the Wagner Room.”

When You Heart the Houses, You Help Families Like the Wagners Stay Close.
When our generous supporters “Heart the Houses” and Adopt a Room, they make the Ronald McDonald Houses possible for the Wagner family and thousands of other area families.
During a typical year, more than 800 families find a community of comfort and hope at our two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield. By Adopting a Room for 2023 in one or both of our Houses, you are keeping families of sick children close to each other and near the care and resources they need.
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How to Heart the Houses
How to Heart the Houses
The “Adopt A Room” Program is a great way for you, your company or organization to Heart the Houses. With your gift, you will become a Ronald McDonald House Annual Room Sponsor and your name will be displayed on a special plaque near or within the room. Simply click here to donate online to our Heart the House campaign. You can also call 417-875-3505 to make a donation over the phone.
Below, you can find out more information about adoptable rooms at both the Ronald McDonald House Near Cox South and the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids.
Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids Room Layout

Ronald McDonald House Near Cox South Room Layout

This Year's Donors
Heart the Houses Donors
Presenting Sponsor – American National Insurance
Ronald McDonald House near Cox South
Family Room: | Corwin Automotive – Six Months |
Living Room: | |
Playroom: | BluCurrent – One Quarter; Doug & Sonya Hayter – One Month; Carl Ledgerwood, in memory of Neal (Gene) & Norma Lee Ledgerwood – One Month |
Kitchen: | |
Dining Room #1: | A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry – One Year |
Dining Room #2: | A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry – One Year |
Family Living Center: | |
Office for Volunteers & Staff: | Gayden & Cathy Wilkins, in memory of John N. Fillyaw – One Year |
Family Care Managers’ Quarters: | Donna Powers – One Quarter |
Main Entryway: | Central Bank / Central Trust – One Year |
Laundry Room #1: | The Dover Family – One Year |
Laundry Room #2: | Brian & Stevie Coleman, in honor of Morgan, Beckett & Amelia Spoor – One Year |
Bedroom 101: | Dennis Budd – One Month; Amy Grubaugh – One Month; Bonnie Atteberry – One Month; Larry & Eileen Meinsen – One Month; Cy & Tricia Murray, in honor of Jerrod & Maggie Transeau Family – One Quarter; Trinity Housing Development – One Quarter |
Bedroom 102: | |
Bedroom 103: | Robert & Suzanne Israel, in memory of Ralph & Dulcie Israel, Paul & Lois Campbell, Jack W. Israel, Ed Israel & Little Eddie Israel – One Quarter; Mary Rummel, in honor of Bob & Marlene Mareth – Two Months |
Bedroom 104: | Robert & Suzanne Israel, in memory of Ralph & Dulcie Israel, Paul & Lois Campbell, Jack W. Israel, Ed Israel & Little Eddie Israel – One Quarter |
Bedroom 105: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 201: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 202: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 203: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 204: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 205: | Ronnie & Donna Ward, in honor of Lilly & Lucy Newberry – One Year |
Bedroom 206: | |
Bedroom 207: | Gayden & Cathy Wilkins, in honor of their grandchildren – Nathan, Jacob, Samuel, Madeline & Madison – One Year |
Bedroom 208: | Roush & Trantham Families, in memory of Shelby Dawn Roush – One Year |
Bedroom 209: |
Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids
Living Room: | Corwin Automotive – Six Months |
Kitchen: | American Glass & Aluminum – One Year |
Dining Room: | A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry – One Year |
Playroom: | Dr. Marla J. Floyd – One Month; Bob & Debbie Williams – One Month |
Family Care Managers’ Quarters: | A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry – One Year |
Office for Volunteers & Staff: | |
Main Entryway: | |
Gathering Room: | Stuart & Christy Scott – One Year |
Laundry Center: | Trailiner Corporation – One Year |
Computer Nook: | |
Family Locker Room: | |
Bedroom 101: | Dennis Budd – One Month; Monte & Kara Maska – One Month; Frank & Karin Driscoll, in memory of Christopher Driscoll – One Month; Bonnie Atteberry – One Month; Pete Sumners & Melissa Bilyeu, in memory of E.B. & Sammie Sumners & Johnny Bilyeu – One Month; Sandra (Cookie) Witt – One Month; Melissa Blankenship, in memory of Beverly Shields – One Quarter; Jonathan Smith – One Quarter |
Bedroom 102: | David & Stacey O’Reilly – One Year |
Bedroom 103: | Wesson Foster – One Month |
Bedroom 104: | Gayden & Cathy Wilkins, in honor of their grandchildren – Nathan, Jacob, Samuel, Madeline & Madison – One Year |
Bedroom 105: | Ronnie & Donna Ward, in honor of Lilly & Lucy Newberry – One Year |
Bedroom 106: | |
Bedroom 107: | |
Bedroom 108: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 109: | |
Bedroom 110: | Special Guardian Angels, in memory of Reese Wilson – One Year |
Supporting Contributors
Sean & Cindy Balisle | Don & Mary Cupps, in memory of Steve & Beverley Barnes |
Verl & Nina Strong | Roy A Cash, in honor of Zoey & Eli LaNore |
Susan Foster, in honor of Elaine Foster | Tom & Pat Taylor |
Irma McCaskill, in memory of David Farnum | Judith Johnson |
Amanda Cogdill | Lester Bouzek |
Michelle & Tracey Farris, in honor of Baby Cole Wagner and memory of Frank Patrick Farris | Colene Moore |
Kelley & Nancy McKenzie | Rich & Stacey Otte |
Bruce & Patti Moore | James & Betty Gordon |
Mark Ringenberg | Jeff Dimmitt |
John Nipper | Robert Hood |
Julie Clark | Lamont & Darlene Swanson |
Arthur & Becky Farris | Denise Koechner, in honor of Cole Wagner |
Tammie D. Owens | Gale & Becky Edwards |
Pamela Gautreaux, in memory of Joanie Smith | Allison Casper |
Abacus CPAs | Zella McGettrick, in memory of John H. Darnold |
Kevin & Gina Little | David & Lin Kelch |
Phil & Valarie Hutchens Family Fund | Michael Cochran |
Frank & Patti Harris | Ivan & Mindy Munoz |
Judy Kay | Don & Rosalind Wagner, in honor of Cole Wagner |
Carl A. Wilson | Lynn Burk |
Peter & Marissa Connolly | Marilyn Howerton |
Phoebe Cleir | Robert & Alice Lunn |
David & Donna Williams | Rex & Becky Holman |
Patricia Benoist, in honor of The Copley Family | Michelle McCoy |
Cory & Brittany Smith | Brandon & Hillary West |
Ron Purgason | Don & Marcia Schwiethale, in honor of Cole Wagner |
Virginia Mais | Tim & Debbie Kinser |
Contributors
Bob & Carolyn Bumberry | Dennis & Sharon Gillham, in memory of Reiley Osterhoudt |
Gary & Sara McCrackin, in honor of Jacob McCrackin | Connie Stokes |
Maxine Brown, in honor of Terri Tombridge | Susie Wallace |
Mary Muller | Kim Springer, in honor of baby Cole Wagner and in memory of Frank Patrick Farris |
Pat & Fran Gorman | Gena Vick |
Cecil & Katherine Wormington, in honor of Connor Smith | Nicole Moody |
Velma Ann Fotorny, in memory of the England Grandchildren | Joe & Janet Harris, in memory of Willard Hand |
Nancy Wright, in honor of Elliott Vaughn Wright | Rick & Sandy Mueller, in honor of Bethany Mueller |
Ron & Donna Jenkins, in honor of Gary & Lynne Ludlam & Family | Jo McAlister, in memory of Porky, Bo & Gary McAlister |
Joe & Eloise Dyche | Angie Wormington |
Sandra Stewart | Kenneth & Susanne Miller |
Kim Green | Diana Cowan |
Barbara Otwell | Diane Findley |
Brad & Julie Squires | Martha Young, in memory of Sharon Susan Walker |
Gary & Dale Keltz, in memory of Daniel Kinnard | Kory & Elizabeth Wilcox, in honor of Marla Pruis |
Brad & Serena McGinley |