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Donald Wayne Byrley Ii
Aug 25, 2025
Donald Wayne Byrley, II, passed away August 25, 2025. He was born January 4, 1963, in Evansville, IN, to Donald and Carolyn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Maurice Melton
Aug 24, 2025
Maurice "Dean" Melton departed this life on August 25, 2025. Born in Reeds Spring, MO on February 17, 1934.
He was preceded by his lovely wife of 68yrs, Georgia Melton; father, James Layton Melton; mother, Mary Magdalene Melton-Peace; daughter, Vickie Ehrie; son, Larry Cummings; and granddaughter, Tonya Morrison.
Dean is survived by his brother, JD...
Zachary Gilliland
Aug 24, 2025
Zachary Wayne Gilliland, 40, of Seymour, MO passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born January 6, 1985, to Larry and Kela Gilliland in Enid, OK.
He was preceded in death by both parents, Larry W Gilliland and Kela J Gilliland. As well as Paternal grandparents, Howard and Geraldine Gilliland and Maternal Grandparents, Bill and Vernie...
Jeannie Walrath
Aug 23, 2025
Jeannie Walrath was born 07/25/1962 to Rachel and Eddie Liles and passed away 08/23/2025.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; her son; Kevin Liles; and many other loved ones.
She is survived by her daughter, Misty; son, Kody; several grandkids, nieces, nephews; and more.
Jeannie was a spit fire her whole...
James Hoffman
Aug 22, 2025
James "Jim" Emery Hoffman, 81, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born October 27, 1943, to Emery and Esther Bernice Hoffman.
Jim was an avid fisherman and hosted many fish fries over the years for family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and hunting at the family farm in...
Charles Deckard
Aug 22, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Lee Deckard, 60, of Brighton, MO passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 8, 1965, to Charles and Thalia Deckard in Springfield, MO.
Chuck lived his life to never back down and it was always eventful. He skipped school, was an outlaw, and didn't like...
Danny Sandoval, Sr.
Aug 20, 2025
Daniel Thomas Sandoval passed away on August 20, 2025. He was 67 years old. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 30, 1957, to Luis Renteria Sandoval and Socorro Martinez. He was the second eldest of her three children and his four children.
Danny was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather and a loving...
Charles Chudomelka
Aug 20, 2025
Charles "Chuck" A. Chudomelka, age 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1945, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Lambert and Helen Chudomelka.
Chuck graduated from Ozark High School and proudly served his country in Vietnam as a Military Police officer and sentry dog trainer. He worked for decades...
Sharon Barrand
Aug 19, 2025
Sharon Louise Barrand of Blue Eye, MO passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born November 29, 1939, in Lawrence, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Timothy Day
Aug 19, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Allen Day, 54, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born April 12, 1971, to Thomas and Linda Day in Springfield, Illinois. He was the middle child who said what he thought even if it made him unpopular.
He lived in Springfield, Illinois until after Lanphier High School graduation then he...
Juanita Stripling
Aug 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Juanita Lucy Stripling
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Juanita Lucy Stripling, age 68, a loving mother of five, devoted wife, proud grandmother, caring sister, and cherished dear friend to so many. Â Juanita passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer,...
Jack Dodd
Aug 17, 2025
Ira "Jack" Dodd went home to be with the Lord on August 17th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth ("Sue"), and their daughter, Beth.
He is survived by Beth's husband Roy, his daughter Melanie (Mike), his son Kevin (Teri), and his sister Janet (Merle). He also leaves a legacy of grandchildren, great grandchildren,...
David Kumbera
Aug 16, 2025
David "Ryan" Kumbera, 35, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born August 30, 1989, to David and Michelle in Troy, MO.
Ryan grew up in Troy, MO with his mother and brother. He was a loving father, son, and brother and a loyal friend to many. He enjoyed spending time in nature...
Dale Hansen
Aug 15, 2025
Dale Hansen, 48, of Humansville, MO passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born August 20, 1976, to Dale and Pamela Hansen in Iowa.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Lyndon Mullins
Aug 14, 2025
Lyndon Bains Mullins, 60, of Mountain View, MO passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born January 18, 1965, to Oxford and Lottie Mullins in Eminence, MO
In life Lyndon was a loving husband, wonderful father, great friend and brother; preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Milly, and survived by his children, Bryndon...
Edward Schwantz
Aug 14, 2025
Edward "Ed" Charles Schwantz, 63, of Burr Ridge, IL passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born January 12, 1962, to Harold and Myrtle Schwantz in Berwyn, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Bobby Schell
Aug 14, 2025
Bobby Lee Schell, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away in his home August 14, 2025. Bob was born August 22, 1953, in Tulsa. He attended Hillcrest High School.
Bob was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Clever, MO. He worked for Wells Tire was a wrecker driver.
He was preceded in death by his...
Jamie Medler
Aug 12, 2025
Jamie "Pancho" Leon Medler, 44, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born June 10, 1981, to James and Judy Medler.
Pancho was a "West Sider" to his core. He loved living life to the fullest. He lived life his way and he had fun doing it. Pancho liked to...
Lisa Lynch
Aug 10, 2025
On August 10, 2025, Lisa Renee Lynch went home to her savior. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Heavy are the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Lisa was born on September 27, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Elmer and Helen McCoy. In 1973, she enlisted in the United States Navy, where...
Doris Rummelt
Aug 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Doris Leann Rummelt February 3, 1958 – August 10, 2025
Doris Leann Rummelt, 67, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born on February 3, 1958, in Holland, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Cecil and Ruby Harrell.
Doris was a woman of unwavering...

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