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Ann Marie King
Jun 23, 2026
Ann Marie King, 56, of Monett, MO, passed away June 23, 2026. She was born July 2, 1969, in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Bernard Raymond Kater
Jun 22, 2026
Bernard "Bernie" Raymond Kater, 93, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born August 16, 1932, to August and Amelia Kater in Ivesdale, IL.
Bernie enjoyed being on his land, farming and tending to his animals. He was also an exceptional carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Helen Kater; his parents; and siblings.
Bernie...
Donald Lamer
Jun 17, 2026
Donald Joe Lamer, 65, of Bolivar, MO passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born July 28, 1960, in Salina, KS.
Mr. Lamer graduated from Culinary School and was employed as a prep cook and then, chef for many years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Patricia Keltner
Jun 17, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Caroline Keltner, 62, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born on June 29, 1963, to John Lloyd and Mary Goodwin, Patty was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend.Patty was known for her fun-loving spirit, quick sense of humor, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was always present...
Kathy Neubauer
Jun 16, 2026
Mary "Kathy" Neubauer, 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born January 2, 1943, to Robert and Mary Berry in Detroit, MI.
Arrangements and full obituary will be forthcoming.
Sandra Cohagan
Jun 15, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026, Sandy passed away due to Alzheimer's. it was a rough time for her, but now she is in good hands being with so many of her friends and relatives, including Thad Stripling. They were so close.
She was a great cook and loved to sit and read recipe books when she was not working. She was also...
Andrea Cloud
Jun 14, 2026
Andrea Grace Cloud, 63, of Fair Grove, MO passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born November 9, 1962, to Toby and Genevieve Cloud in Springfield, MO.
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Marion Lee Smith Jr.
Jun 13, 2026
Marion "Butch" Lee Smith, Jr., 86, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born February 17, 1940, to Marion and Imogene Smith in Leadwood, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Colton Nanney
Jun 13, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Colton Nanney, age 21, on June 13, 2026.
Born on October 20, 2004, Colton was the beloved son of Jeff Nanney and Tonya Bishop. He lived life with a passion for the outdoors and found his greatest happiness in hunting, fishing and spending time in nature. Whether he was casting...
Linda Fortner
Jun 11, 2026
Linda S Fortner, 73, from Aurora, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born January 22, 1953, in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Bradley McConnell
Jun 10, 2026
Bradley Leroy McConnell, 75, of Protem, MO passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born January 12, 1951, to Quentin and Margaret McConnell in Manhattan, KS.
Brad graduated from Manhattan High School in 1969. He was in theatre and sang in multiple high school musicals. He attended Kansas State University and was in a fraternity. He ran a record shop...
Bud Williams
Jun 10, 2026
Buddy "Bud" Allen Williams, 58, of Taneyville, MO passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born March 9, 1968, to Lonnie and Carol Williams in Shawnee Mission, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Jeane King
Jun 6, 2026
Jeanne King, 83, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2026, at Maranatha Village in Springfield, Missouri. She was born Ruthie Jeane Cash on February 27, 1943, in DeWitt, Arkansas, to Howard and Una Cash, though she was known all her life as Jeanne. At the age of fourteen she was taken in and raised by her...
Brenda Nealis
Jun 6, 2026
Brenda Lee Nealis, 57, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born June 12, 1968, to Daniel and Billie Gerhardt.
Brenda was a kind and caring person who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and solving crossword puzzles. For over 15 years, she worked...
Noel Brown
Jun 6, 2026
Noel Thomas Brown, 81, of Bolivar, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2026. He was born August 10, 1944, to William "Bob" and Katherine "Rose" Brown in San Pedro, California.
Noel was married to his beloved wife Linda Brown for 59 years. Noel worked for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department in California for 34 years before...
Shawn Westfall
Jun 6, 2026
Shawn Douglas Westfall Sr, 65, of Mount Vernon, MO passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Shawn was born in Osceola, lowa on February 24th, 1961 to Robert and Mildred Westfall. Shawn moved to Mount Vernon, MO in 1986. On October 7th, 1989,...
Anne Reddicks
Jun 5, 2026
Anne Catherine Reddicks, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born July 20, 1962, to John and Karen Teofilo in Lake Forest, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Donna Adkins
Jun 5, 2026
Donna Lee Adkins, 76, of Fordland, MO passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born May 14, 1950, to William and Frances Adkins in Oceanside, CA.
Donna was employed as a registered nurse for Cox Health Systems in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for many years. A natural caregiver, Donna retired from Seasons Hospice. She will be missed dearly by...
Hazel Yoachum
Jun 4, 2026
Hazel Yoachum of Humansville, MO passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born December 9, 1942, in Warrensburg, MO.
She was a homemaker and Baptist Sunday school teacher. She loved to bake and spending time with family.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Eldora Rucker; brother, Pearl Rucker; son, Robert Yoachum; daughter, Elizabeth Taylor; and her husband,...
Julie Simone
Jun 4, 2026
Julie Ann Simone (nee Ombrello) of Brookline went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2026 at home
after a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 24, 1944 in Ishpeming, MI (known as God's country), the daughter of the late Salvatore Ombrello and the late Betty Lou Dunstan (Ombrello).
For over 40 years she worked as a Paralegal for several attorneys...

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