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Mary Joann Whitesel

Mary Joann Whitesel

Mar 1, 2022

Mary JoAnn Whitesel (Mignery), 50, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from natural causes. She was such a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed. Mary graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri. She went on to study fine arts at MWSU and proudly served eight years as an...

Larry Vaughn Getz

Larry Vaughn Getz

Feb 28, 2022

Larry Vaughn Getz, 80, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born in Carthage, MO, on October 18, 1941, to Leonard and Fleda Getz. From the young age of 3 years old, Larry was a trumpet phenomenon. Music was his passion and through his life he not only traveled throughout the South, but all over...

Delores Fay Foreman

Delores Fay Foreman

Feb 26, 2022

Delores Fay (Stoops) Foreman, 80, of Springfield, MO, is now resting in heaven as of February 26, 2022. She was born April 1, 1941, to Alonzo and Myrtle Stoops. She retired from RT French's after 35 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Keene; three grandchildren, Amy Keene, Erin Cook and Elijah Steward; one great-granddaughter, Mya...

Bill Wayne Mills

Bill Wayne Mills

Feb 25, 2022

Bill Wayne Mills passed away February 25, 2022, with his sisters Brenda and Tina by his side.

He was born October 17, 1964 in Los Angeles, California to proud parents, William, and Mary Mills, and joined big sisters Brenda, Carol, and his big brother Allen. His little brother Danny...

Harold Dean Glaze

Harold Dean Glaze

Feb 25, 2022

Harold "Dean" Glaze, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1948, to Harold and Bertha Glaze in San Jose, CA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

Chloe Edwards

Chloe Edwards

Feb 23, 2022

Chloe Emma Edwards, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 23, 2022. She was born May 21, 1948, in Springfield, MO, to Blond and Mary Ellen Beauchamp.

Chloe loved to knit and crocheting. She also enjoyed watching watching wildlife, especially hummingbirds.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Mark Steven Sutton

Mark Steven Sutton

Feb 23, 2022

Mark Steven Sutton, 62, of Greenfield, MO, passed away February 23, 2022, in his home after a long struggle with heart and kidney disease.  He was born October 21, 1959, in Excelsior Springs, MO, to Larry and Mary Sutton.

Mark Loved Fishing, Gardening and spending time with his family and beloved pets, he also proudly served in...

Timothy Alan Payne

Timothy Alan Payne

Feb 21, 2022

Timothy Alan Payne, 55, a lifetime resident of Springfield, MO, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born April 18, 1966, to Dennis and Wilma Payne.

Timothy was the loving father of two daughters. He enjoyed spending time fishing and painting.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO....

Eugenia Lee Hale

Eugenia Lee Hale

Feb 20, 2022

Eugenia Lee Hale of Polk, MO, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 93. She was born April 7, 1928, to Sam and Mary Anderson in Humansville, MO.

Services are pending and have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

David Wayne Dahlman

David Wayne Dahlman

Feb 18, 2022

David Dahlman was a loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, Son and Brother who was not afraid of hard work.

He enjoyed old TV shows as they warmingly reminded him of times the way they were back when.

He loyally spent the majority of his years in the waste management industry and loved every minute of it....

Lawrence Edward Wilson

Lawrence Edward Wilson

Feb 17, 2022

Lawrence Edward Wilson, 79, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1942, to Norman and Winifred Wilson in Kansas City, MO.

Arrangements have been left to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

Sheryl Ann Hawkins-Nichols

Sheryl Ann Hawkins-Nichols

Feb 16, 2022

Sheryl Ann Hawkins-Nichols, 64, of Ozark, MO, passed away February 16, 2022. She was born June 1, 1957, in Maryville, MO, to Richard and Lucille Watkins.

Sheryl graduated from Morristown high school in Tennesse. Then, went on to attend Rockhurst School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO, where she graduated with her RN and BSN degrees. After...

Carolyn Sue Kenworthy

Carolyn Sue Kenworthy

Feb 16, 2022

Carolyn Sue Kenworthy, born August 30, 1951, to Homer N. Cruse and Clara L. (Witt) Cruse, passed away February 16, 2022, at the age of 70. Carolyn was the third born of seven children. She was a lifelong resident of the Springfield/Willard area.

On September 12, 1983, Carolyn married the love of her life, Jack M. Kenworthy....

David Lawrence Ryan

David Lawrence Ryan

Feb 15, 2022

David L. Ryan Sr., 86, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Springfield, Mo.

He was born Sept. 8, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. to David and Ruth (Riske) Ryan.

Survivors include his son David Ryan Jr. and and his wife Rita; two grandchildren, Kristina McCoy and husband Buddy and Christopher Ryan and wife Chelsei;...

Jimmie Gayle Tackkett

Jimmie Gayle Tackkett

Feb 14, 2022

Jimmie "Jim" Gayle Tackkett was born in Houston, MO to George and Norma Tackkett on November 6, 1953.

Jim served in the Navy from 1971 to 1975. While stationed on the USS Hancock he enjoyed passing the time by taking up the sport of boxing. When he got out of the Navy, Jim went to work in...

Carl Juarez

Carl Juarez

Feb 13, 2022

Carl Manuel Juarez, 67, died on February 13 in Springfield Missouri amongst his five children. Carl was born to Juanita (nee Briseno) and Manuel "Waxie" Juarez on October 31, 1954.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Joseph Juarez.

He is survived by his siblings, Freddie, Larry, Ron, Chrystal, and Shani;...

Janice Marvel

Janice Marvel

Feb 13, 2022

Janice Leigh (Ladd) Marvel, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 13, 2022. She was born July 3, 1945, in Wichita Falls, TX, to HA and Wanda Ladd.

Janice spent her early childhood surrounded by family in Trumann, Arkansas. Her family moved to New Buffalo, Michigan where she attended elementary school. She graduated from La Porte High...

Randy Joe Britain

Randy Joe Britain

Feb 13, 2022

Randy Joe Britain was born in Mt. Vernon, MO, February 12, 1972, to Joe Britain and the late Antoinette Britain. Randy grew up mostly in Republic near the Britain family farm where he talked about hauling hay and doing chores for his grandfather. At times he had fun shooting with family or running over to the neighbor's land owned...

Barbara Sue Casper

Barbara Sue Casper

Feb 11, 2022

Barbara Sue Casper, 69, of Nixa, MO, passed away February 11, 2022.  She was born October 14, 1952, in Springfield, IL, to Benjamin and Gwendolyn Hankins. Barbara graduated from Williamsville, IL High School in 1970.  She retired from Citizens Electric Corporation in 2016 as the Manager of Member Services.  Barbara worked at various electric utilities for 27 years including CILCO,...

Ralph Ruggles Smith

Ralph Ruggles Smith

Feb 9, 2022

Ralph Ruggles Smith Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1944, to Ralph and Ruth Smith in

Modesto, CA.

Ralph is survived by his wife Karen.

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