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Mildred Blankenship
Sep 22, 2026
Mildred Alice Blankenship, 94, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born November 22, 1931, in Dove, Missouri, to Stewart and Lorene Floyd.
Mildred loved her family and friends and cherished the time she spent with them. She especially enjoyed cooking for everyone and sharing meals together. She was a member of Willard Presbyterian Church...
Bernice Gann
Sep 21, 2026
Jean “Bernice” Gann, age 68, of Crane, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, following a long illness that she faced with remarkable strength, determination, and faith. She fought the fight with grace and courage, never losing sight of the deep love she carried for her family and her unwavering trust in Jesus Christ.
Born on October 17, 1957, in...
Vickie Walker
Sep 21, 2026
Vickie Ann Walker, 58, of Stockton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2026. She was born March 6, 1968, to Henry and Peggy Ruggles in West Frankfort, IL to parents, Henry Addison Ruggles and Peggy Marie Roggles. She was married to Jimmy Walker in Carthage, IL on February 14, 1992.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Walker of Stockton, MO;...
Catherine Downs
Sep 20, 2026
Catherine "Kathy" Downs, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born May 25, 1944, to Harold and Jean Downs.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Avonn Foley
Sep 19, 2026
Avonn Lea Foley, nee Oppermann, 79, “Vonnie” to her family and “NaNa” to her grandchildren, departed her loving family on September 19, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 14, 1947, to LeRoy and Helen Oppermann.
Avonn was wife to John H. Foley and a truly amazing mother to Michael Foley and John J. Foley. She raised her children...
Jesica Leigh
Sep 18, 2026
Jesica Marie Leigh, 43, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. She was born November 10, 1982, to Kenneth and Patricia Braden.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Carey Langstraat
Sep 18, 2026
Carey Dean Langstraat, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born April 14, 1956, to William and Altha Langstraat in Pomona, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kevin Cravy
Sep 18, 2026
Kevin Wayne Cravy, 37, of Buffalo, MO passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born April 14, 1989, to Glen and Angela Cravy in Decatur, IL.
Kevin was an avid gamer and could often be found playing Fortnite with his online friends or board games with his family. He was also a loving son, brother, and uncle.
He is survived by...
Carol Miller
Sep 15, 2026
Carol Sue Miller, 85, of Conway, MO passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born March 20, 1941, to Clyde and Ida Dicus in Potosi, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Miller; and her parents.
Carol is survived by her four children, Jeff Miller, Tracy Miller, Michael Alfred Miller, and Teresa Russell; and many grandchildren and...
Jared Deeds
Sep 14, 2026
Jared Bryan Deeds, 45, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, September 14, 2026. He was born November 16, 1980, to Patrick and Tina Deeds in Ketchikan, AK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Truman Tuttle
Sep 12, 2026
Truman Edward Tuttle, 85, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born March 1, 1941, to Charles and Alta Tuttle in Summersville, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ron Ashley
Sep 11, 2026
Ronnie “Ron” Michael Ashley, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born May 15, 1949, to Otto and Carmel Ashley in Gideon, Missouri. Ron was the youngest of eight children. After his father passed away when Ron was just 10 years old, his older siblings...
Lisa Riley
Sep 11, 2026
Lisa Riley, born Lisa Yonkers, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 65.
Lisa was the daughter of the late Bill Yonkers and Deena Decker. She leaves behind her son, Justin Koldan; her brothers, Richard Yonkers and David Yonkers; her beloved grandchildren, Kaleb Koldan, Dylan Koldan, Violet Koldan, and Ryan Koldan; and her lifelong friend, Susan Lynch, whose...
Joan Zrodlowski
Sep 11, 2026
Joan Marie Zrodlowski, 94, of Republic, MO passed away Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born April 25, 1932, to Edward and Helen Garvin in Buffalo, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Teddy Noirfalise
Sep 10, 2026
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Teddy “Ted” Jo Noirfalise was born on May 6th, 1941 to Phyllis and York Noirfalise in Texas County Missouri. He departed this life on September 10, 2026 at the age of 85.
After graduating from Cabool High School in 1959 he met the love of his life, Kathleen May Noirfalise. They were married on January 24, 1963...
Curtis Couch
Sep 9, 2026
Curtis Michael Couch, 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He was born September 3, 1965, in Oklahoma, to John R. Couch and Barbara Couch.
Curtis enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved listening to music, playing pool, and relaxing with a cold Coors Light. Those who knew him will remember the moments spent together, the music...
Ivy Ames
Sep 8, 2026
Ivy Rose Ames, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2026. She was born June 28, 1957, to William and Garnett McPherson in Boise, ID.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield,
Margie Barker
Sep 8, 2026
Margie Barker, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 8, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1954, to Otis and Gertrude Cowden.
Margie grew up in a large and loving household alongside her seven siblings. She later married her husband, Lloyd Barker, and together they built a family that included two daughters, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Margie...
Deborah Kirk
Sep 7, 2026
Deborah Kay Kirk, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born November 1, 1953, to Elmer and Bessie Wilson in Rolla, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services in Springfield, MO.
Gene Hartman
Sep 7, 2026
Gene Duane Hartman of Springfield MO passed away on September 7th, 2026 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan, parents Charles and Olive Hartman and brothers Charles and Vernon Hartman. He is survived by his two sons Randy Hartman (Kathy Hartman) and Mark Hartman (Louisa Hartman) and his sister Susan Mason. He is...

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