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Jessie Bohnert
Jul 12, 2021
Jessie Bohnert, 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 12, 2021. She was born September 26, 1935, in Brawley, CA, to Jesus and Lenore Salinas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and many siblings.
Jessie is survived by her children, Michelle McKenna and Dennis McKenna; grandchildren; and brother, Raymond Salinas.
Services...
Beverly Bigelow
Jul 12, 2021
Beverly Jean Bigelow, 76, of Branson West, MO, passed away July 12, 2021. She was born July 28, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Edward and Eva Martin.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
Susan Andersen
Jul 10, 2021
Susan Gale Andersen, 74, of Long Lane, Missouri, passed away July 10, 2021. She was born August 17, 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Albert and Clara Johnson.
Keegan Montford
Jul 9, 2021
Kennedy Elisabeth Anne Montford "Keegan", age 18, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away quietly at home following a one and a half year journey with cancer. Keegan was a 2021 graduate of Kickapoo High School.
Keegan was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Carl and Dorothy Peck.
Keegan is survived by mom, Jennifer Montford; siblings, Madisyn, Ian...
Cecil Johnson
Jul 8, 2021
Cecil Johnson, born August 15, 1958, gained his wings on July, 8 2021, after a short illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Betty Johnson; a sister, Lorri Carter; and a brother, Tony Hancock.
Cecil is survived by four sisters and one brother, Brenda Brown (Tony), Barbara Johnson (Michael), Bobbie Barnett...
Rick Helton
Jul 7, 2021
On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Rick Helton lost his battle with Parkinson's disease at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Granville Helton; and his mother, Lola Snow.
Rick leaves behind one daughter, Melissa Bird of Eureka, MO; two grandchildren, Mikayla and Dawson Bird, of Eureka, MO; four brothers...
Kenda Lea Abel
Jul 6, 2021
Kenda Lea Abel, 58, of Halfway, Missouri passed away July 6, 2021. She was born January 3, 1963 in Greenfield, Missouri to Larry and Carol Dickerson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Patricia Sue Dodd
Jul 6, 2021
Patricia Sue Dodd, 85, of Nixa, MO, passed away July 6, 2021. She was born February 26, 1936, in Springfield, MO, to William and Helen Henson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Donald Ray Dodd.
She leaves behind six children, son, Jerry Dodd and his wife Brenda; daughter, Judy and her...
Peggy Pickett
Jul 6, 2021
Peggy Pickett, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 6, 2021. She was born August 2, 1950, in Tuscaloosa, AL, to Robert and Sue.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Robert Lee Stringer Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Robert Lee Stringer Jr., 75, of Springfield, Missouri passed away July 3, 2021. He was born January 22, 1946 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Robert and Geneva Stringer.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made directly to the family to assist with the monument.
Arrangements have...
Pamela Kay Thompson
Jul 3, 2021
Pamela Kay Thompson, 63, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away July 3, 2021. She was born October 27, 1957 in Seminole, Texas to Elbert and Delma Sconce. Pamela lived in Bolivar her whole life, graduated from Morrisville High school, and worked at the Polk County Senior Center for over 20 years.
Pamela was preceded in death by her...
Abby Lynn Davis
Jul 3, 2021
Abby Lynn Davis, 51, of Springfield, Missouri passed away July 3, 2021. She was born July 7, 1969 in Springfield, Missouri, to Gilbert and Pauline Clayton.
Abby loved her family and being with them more than anything. Her favorite activities included Sunday dinners with all of her children and grandchildren and spending time outside.
She...
Leslie Lentz
Jul 1, 2021
Leslie Lee Lentz, 66, of Rogersville, Missouri passed away July 1, 2021. He was born February 23, 1955 in Burbank, California, to John and Prudence Lentz.
Leslie was preceded by his parents, Prudence Lentz and John Lee Lentz; his grandparents, Mae and Frank Lentz of Sumner, MO and Margaret and Stanley Peterson of California; and his sister,...
Billy Lee Hartsell
Jun 29, 2021
William "Billy" Lee Hartsell, 62, of Springfield, Missouri passed away June 29, 2021.
Billy enjoyed playing pool, stock car racing, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Donna Hartsell; his mother, Barbara Andrus; and his brother, Greg Branstetter.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Patricia Pojar-Durr
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Irene Pojar-Durr, age 68, of Springfield, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord on June 28, 2021. She was born on May 16, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri. The ninth of ten children, born to Van Allen and Velma Christine Durr. She attended elementary and high school in Willard, Missouri. Patricia was a devout Christian and loved the...
Lynn Ann Miller
Jun 25, 2021
Lynn Ann Miller passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on June 25, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine and Milton Miller; brother, Steve Miller; and sister, Roxanne Christianson.
Lynn is survived by her partner and soul mate, Keith Bryley; and her siblings, Rodney Miller, Victoria Miller, Sharon Miller, and...
Delories Jean Irvine
Jun 25, 2021
Delories Jean Irvine, 77 of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, June, 25, 2021. She was born August 21, 1943 in Springfield, MO to Guy and Evelyn Cruse.
Delories was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Evelyn Cruse; one brother, Lloyd Cruse; two step sons, Robert Irvine and Douglas Irvine.
Delories is survived in...
Richard "Bubby" Dodd
Jun 25, 2021
Richard Wayne "Bubby" Dodd Sr, 74, went to be with the lord on June 25, 2021. Richard loved to talk to others, there was not a single person that he wouldn't talk to. He loved his family and loved to make money. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, and had a great deal of love for music, especially his favorite...
Dylan Kruse
Jun 25, 2021
Dylan Michael Kruse, 24, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 25, 2021. He was born February 23, 1997, in Joplin, MO.
A celebration of Dylan's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Toni Palmer
Jun 22, 2021
Marilyn Toni Palmer joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 22, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born April 28, 1954 to Byron and Doris McCall in St. Louis, MO.
Toni was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who was always smiling and living life to its fullest. Her positive attitude...

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