Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Mabel Addison
Mar 31, 2026
Mabel Ruth Addison, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born August 21, 1939, to Robert and Goldie Pruitt in Richland, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Vickii Crow
Mar 30, 2026
Vickii Crow, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born January 3, 1948, to Cecil and Jimmie Maberry in Wynnewood, OK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Melissa Wade
Mar 30, 2026
Melissa Marie Wade, age 45, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bolivar, Missouri.
Melissa was born on October 20, 1980, in Munster, Indiana. She touched many lives with her kindness, love of worship, and strong spirit.
On October 5, 2002, she married the love of her life Shawn...
Gary Franklin
Mar 29, 2026
Gary Kent Franklin, 79, of Kimberling City passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born October 15, 1946, to Amos and Vauda Franklin in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Patricia Duncan
Mar 28, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Kay Duncan, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born September 15, 1945, in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ruth Ann Henson
Mar 26, 2026
Ruth Ann Henson, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born July 1, 1966, to Delaven "Don" and Margaret Henson in Sunnymeade, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sandra Philbrick
Mar 26, 2026
Sandra Lu Philbrick, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born April 27, 1949, to Ernest and Bertha Lund in Boston, Massachusetts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Michael Conner
Mar 26, 2026
Michael Kenneth Conner, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 26th surrounded by love.
He was a man full of life, humor, and connection. He worked as a local DJ, bringing music and joy to others through the radio, weddings, school dances, and countless celebrations. Music remained a meaningful part of who he was throughout his life. He was also proud...
Stanley Maxwell
Mar 26, 2026
Stanley Allen Maxwell, 44, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born August 7, 1981, to Gail Walker and Stan Maxwell in Lamar, MO.
Stanley was a self-taught stainless-steel welder and worked for several companies around Springfield. His favorite past time was tinkering on old tractors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stan Maxwell; uncle, Jerry...
William Temple
Mar 23, 2026
William "Bill" Harvey Temple, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born August 23, 1943, to William and Annoli Temple in Jackson County, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ronald Deck
Mar 21, 2026
Ronald Dan Deck, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born January 16, 1944, to Elwyn and Laveda Deck.
He is survived by his brother, William "Bill" Deck.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Judy Looney
Mar 21, 2026
Judy Looney, age 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouri.
Judy was born Sunday, November 1, 1942, the first of four children, to Ralph and Ardeth (Donigan) Jones, in Lebanon, Missouri.
She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1962. On Thursday, December 20, 1962, she was united with Lester Looney and shared over...
Vicky Fishback
Mar 20, 2026
Vicky Rae Fishback, 72, of Hermitage, MO passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. She was born April 5, 1953, to Ted and Dorothy in Jackson County, MO.
Vicky enjoyed fishing and loved her beautiful flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Vicky is survived by her husband, Jim Copeland; her children, Rudy, Danny, Susy, Tammy, Tina, Nikki, Stephanie, Cheyenne, Matt and...
Kwindra Litty
Mar 19, 2026
Kwindra Lynn Litty, 46, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born August 15, 1979, to Dennis Litty and Patricia Bath.
Kwindra was an avid sports fan. She loved watching baseball and cheering on the Chief's during football season. Another favorite hobby of hers was baking. She loved to be in the kitchen...
Wallace Shupe
Mar 18, 2026
Wallace "Chuck" Andrew Shupe, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born December 3, 1948, to Wade and Gladys Shupe in Caretta, West Virginia.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Connie Pippin
Mar 18, 2026
Connie Dale Pippin, 78, of Willard, MO passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born August 24, 1947, to Dale and Ruth Towe in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Patrick Crawford
Mar 17, 2026
Patrick "Pat" Henry Crawford, 76, of Long Lane, MO peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, which just happened to be St. Patrick's Day. He was born January 6, 1950, to Albert and Wanda Crawford in Hannibal, MO.
He was preceded in death by his son, Pat Crawford Jr., and his parents.
He is survived by his son, Time Crawford; four grandchildren;...
Linda Richardson
Mar 17, 2026
Linda Louise Richardson, 78, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Linda was born on October 26, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harold and Colleen Christman. She was raised in Prairie Village, Kansas, and later moved to Liberty, Missouri, where she graduated in 1966.
A survivor of polio since...
Ned Bashford
Mar 15, 2026
Dickey "Ned" Bashford, 91, of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born January 15, 1935, to Tracy and Eva Bashford in Jamesport, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Matthew Segrist
Mar 14, 2026
Matthew Glenn Segrist, 60, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born October 13, 1965, to Clarence "Raymond" and Mary Segrist in California.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC
We post our collection of online obituaries for Springfield and Green County, Missouri. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.
