Portrait of Gertrude

Obituary · Springfield, MO

Gertrude "Aleen" Douglas

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Gertrude loved shopping.

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Gertrude "Aleen" Douglas of Springfield, MO has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.

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Time has its way of binding people together.

Gertrude "Aleen" Douglas, 67 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Springfield, MO. She was born on October 26, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert and Helen (Hutchinson) Douglas.

Aleen retired as pricing coordinator for Price Cutter Grocery Stores after a lengthy career. She loved shopping, especially flea markets, and eating out at her favorite places like Olive Garden.

She is survived by her sister, Judy; and nephew, Ryan. Aleen is preceded in passing by her parents.

There are no services planned.

Care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory, Springfield, MO.

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