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Alan Buckwalter
Jun 14, 2021
Alan Mark Buckwalter, 70, died at his home in Springfield, MO on June 14, 2021 after a 24-month battle with cancer. He was born in Palmyra, MO on July 15, 1950, the only son of Wayne H. Buckwalter and Marjorie JoAnn Phillips. He attended Palmyra schools and graduated in 1968. While in high school, he co-founded the rock band...
Mark Laughlin
Jun 9, 2021
Richard Mark Laughlin, 48, unexpectedly passed away June 9, 2021 due to a severe head injury from a fall.
Mark was born September 21, 1972 to Ed & Ann Laughlin in Springfield, MO and graduated from Logan-Rogersville High School.
He is survived by his parents; his brother, Paul Laughlin; his ex-wife and friend, Larri Laughlin;...
David Dion
Jun 9, 2021
David Louis Dion, 52, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 9, 2021. He was born August 21, 1968, in Scottsdale, AZ, to Leo and Carol Dion.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Dion.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Leslie Musil
Jun 8, 2021
Leslie Musil was one of a kind, class act. He made his 77 years count.
He loved God and his family fiercely and it showed in everything he did. He had an old fashioned work ethic and values that provided a role model for all of us.
Leslie and his wife Mary were married for...
Bernice Pruetzel
Jun 7, 2021
Bernice B. Pruetzel, 97, of Nixa, MO passed away June 6, 2021. She was born March 9, 1924 in Salina, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Cammeron Lee
Jun 5, 2021
Cammeron Ryan Lee, 24, of Harrison, Ark., passed away June 5, 2021. He was born November 22, 1996, in Wichita, KS, to Robert and Leilani. He lived his younger life, until young adulthood, in Kansas and relocated to Arkansas as a young adult.
Cammeron loved fishing with his buddy, Brandon. He loved to ride motorcycles with his...
Jerry Braam
Jun 5, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" F. Braam, Jr., 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away suddenly June 5, 2021. He was born April 13, 1963, in Forest Lake, MN, to Gerald and Jeanette Braam. Jerry enjoyed his job as a Respiratory Therapist with Rotech Health. He worked with veterans to ensure they received the best home health care possible. Jerry was very patriotic and...
James Mcdaniel
Jun 5, 2021
James C. McDaniel, 77, of Springfield, MO, son of the late James Hubert and Willa Edna (Highfill) McDaniel was born October 9, 1942 and departed this life June 5, 2021. James worked 27 years at Zenith Electronics in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services. Burial of urn will take place at...
Kathleen Longway
Jun 2, 2021
Kathleen Longway, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 2, 2021. She was born June 23, 1950, in Lacrosse, WI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
John Richard Bowles, Jr.
Jun 2, 2021
John Richard Bowels, Jr., 54, of Koshkonong, MO, passed away June 2, 2021. He was born December 22, 1966, in Prescott, AZ, to John and Lilly Bowles.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
John is survived by his daughter, Journey Bowles; son, John Richard Bowles, III; partner and best friend, Karen Swedensky; his...
Robert Paul Quillen
Jun 2, 2021
Robert "Bob" Paul Quillen of Reeds Spring, Missouri and formally of Boone, Iowa, died peacefully on June 2, 2021 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on October 9, 1934 in Fraser, Iowa to James and Martha (Sifford) Quillen. Bob graduated from Pilot Mound High School in Pilot Mound, Iowa.
On September 4, 1955...
Ashley Addington
May 30, 2021
Ashley A. Addington, 32, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 30, 2021. She was born August 11, 1988, in Sonora, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
James Walker, Jr.
May 24, 2021
James Walker, Jr., 53, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 24, 2021. He was born May 11, 1968, in Chicago, Il.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Jennifer Ann Paul
May 23, 2021
Jennifer Ann Paul, 44, of Battlefield, MO, passed away May 23, 2021. She was born March 28, 1977, in Upland, CA, to David and Linda Godson.
Jennifer was a wife, mom, sister and friend. She loved her husband, children, and family deeply. Jennifer also enjoyed her shoes, purses and having her nails done. She never met a...
Ann Williams
May 22, 2021
Ann Adele Williams, 87, of Bolivar, MO passed away May 22, 2021. She was born July 6, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, to Cornelius and Lillian Packard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Kathie Stubbs
May 22, 2021
Kathie Jean Stubbs was born November 15, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, to Bill and Hattie Stogsdill. She was united in marriage with Doyle Stubbs on March 12, 1976. Kathie passed away May 22, 2021.
Kathie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Stubbs; and grandson, Randy Stubbs Jr.
She is survived by...
Patricia Nieto
May 21, 2021
Patricia L. Nieto, 61, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 21, 2021. She was born July 18, 1959, in Vallejo, CA, to Bob and Diane Ladd.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustine Nieto.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelia Washington; sons, Richard and Matthew; grandchildren; sisters, Lani Jean, Debbie Kay, Danielle...
Bobby Gooch Jr
May 20, 2021
Bobby Derrice Gooch Jr., 18, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away May 20, 2021. He was born June 1, 2002, in Jackson County, MO, to Bobby Sr. and Karen.
He was our son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Bobby graduated high school in 2020. His bright smile and personality could light up any room. Bobby was always joking...
Lamarr Smith Barker
May 19, 2021
LaMarr Smith Barker, 68, of Purdy, MO, passed away May 19, 2021. She was born December 28, 1952, in Alabama to Ray and Stella.
Cappy Caplinger, Sr.
May 19, 2021
William Fredrick "Cappy" Caplinger, Sr., 83, of Everton, MO, passed away May 19, 2021, in his home.
Cappy was born January 15, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Milford Henry and Ida Beatrice (Humberd) Caplinger. He spent his early ages in the Gary, Indiana area. In 1955, he join the Navy and served 2 terms. He was an...

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