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Kevin Castello

Kevin Castello

Jul 15, 2021

Kevin Glenn Castello, age 59, of Mountain View, MO, passed away July 15, 2021. He was born May 31, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, to William and Darlene Castello.

Kevin spent the majority of his life working and supporting his family. Kevin enjoyed spending time with family bbq's, playing poker, winning a game of washers, and collecting...

Jimmy Batye

Jimmy Batye

Jul 14, 2021

Jimmy P. Batye, 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on July 14, 2021, at Jacob's Ladder Hospice Home in Springfield, Missouri. Jimmy was born on January 2, 1949 in Hartsburg, Missouri to James W. and Dorothy M. Batye.

Jimmy served his country in the United States Air Force on active duty from 1969 to 1974 and remained...

Jeffrey Wurgler

Jeffrey Wurgler

Jul 14, 2021

Jeffrey Burke Wurgler, 55 moved onto his next journey with God on July 14, 2021.

It all started June 20, 1966 when Jeff blessed this world and his parents, Julie and Dennis Wurgler. Jeff couldn't help but spread love with his infectious smile, audacious laugh and quick sarcasm.

Jeff grew up in Portland, Oregon and...

Ginger Anne Sailors

Ginger Anne Sailors

Jul 13, 2021

Ginger Anne Sailors, 75, of Springfield, MO, departed this world for her heavenly home July 13, 2021. She was born July 14, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to Vernon and Virginia Walser.

Ginger grew up in St. Louis and loved sharing stories of her childhood. She served as a Police Sergeant in Osage Beach and obtained her...

Jessie Bohnert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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