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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Willis Hainline
Jan 23, 2021
Willis Dean Hainline, 65, of Long Lane, MO, passed away January 23, 2021. He was born January 26, 1955, in Waynesville, MO, to Benjamin and Maude Hainline.
He was a painter of houses and loved fishing, hunting, and canoeing.
He was preceded in the death by his parents, a daughter, three brothers and one sister....
Norman Perkins
Jan 23, 2021
Norman William Perkins, 70, of Galena, MO, passed away January 23, 2021. He was born October 23, 1950, in Port Huron, MI, to Robert and Melvia Jean Perkins.
Norm was proud to serve in the Air Force. He also worked as a computer technician most of his career and owned his own business for many years. Once...
Mary Ann Willis
Jan 22, 2021
Mary Ann Willis, 87, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Cedar Creek, MO, passed away January 22, 2021. She was born March 4, 1933, in Springfield, MO, to Lyle and Effie Deck.
She enjoyed cooking and reading but fishing was her favorite hobby. She also loved her children and grandchildren very much.
She was preceded in...
Jw Bobbitt
Jan 21, 2021
JW Bobbitt, 76, of Billings, MO, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born October 30, 1944, in Waldron, AR., to Olaf and Clemmie Bobbitt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Mary Bobbitt; daughter, Darla Annette Bobbitt; sister, Helen; brothers, Henry and Billy.
JW is survived by his brother, Don Bobbitt...
Danika Sullens
Jan 21, 2021
Danika Rianne Sullens, 32, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 21, 2021. She was born March 23, 1988, in Springfield, MO, to Kirk and Judy Sullens.
Danika loved cookies, stuffed animals, and snuggly blankets. She was outgoing and lived life full-speed-ahead. The one word that everyone used to describe her was bubbly. She had an open and...
Paul Birkinbine
Jan 20, 2021
Paul Birkinbine, 55, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 20, 2021. He was born May 27, 1965, in Ottumwa, IA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Darla King
Jan 20, 2021
Darla Jeanne King, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 20, 2021, at home surrounded by her three daughters. She was born July 16, 1947, in Pierre, SD, to Alfred and Florence Hall.
She was a longtime resident of Cabool, MO, before her and her husband, George, moved to Springfield, MO.
Darla loved writing inspirational...
Betty Lou Maxson
Jan 20, 2021
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Betty Maxson, loving wife and mother of four, passed away at the age of 92. Betty was born on December 14, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas to David and Daisy Forgie.
She married her loving husband of 68 years, Harold C. Maxson Jr. on January 11, 1951. They raised one son Harold Charles...
Connie Cleavenger
Jan 19, 2021
Connie Marie (Nelson) Cleavenger, 58, of Springfield Missouri, passed away January 19, 2021, at home with her family after a battle with cancer. She was born September 22, 1962, in North Platte, Nebraska and was raised in Casper, Wyoming.
Connie moved...
Judy Stapleton
Jan 18, 2021
Judy Marie Stapleton, 67, of Cape Fair, MO, passed away January 18, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 4, 1953, in Arcadia, LA, to Charles and Emma Houck.
Judy Marie Stapleton was an intelligent and exceptional woman, wife and mother. She loved her family unconditionally and her devotion to her children was...
Scott Crenshaw
Jan 13, 2021
Scott Andrew Crenshaw, 53, of Bolivar, MO, passed away January 13, 2021. He was born July 15, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, to Charlie and Peggy Crenshaw.
We are celebrating the life of Scott Crenshaw, our beloved Father, Brother, PawPaw, and Friend. He was a funny guy and loved to laugh and make people laugh. He loved...
Orene Crase
Jan 13, 2021
Orene Edith Crase, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 13, 2021. She was born May 8, 1947, to Archie and Susan Stroup.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Shirley Piggott
Jan 13, 2021
Shirley D. Piggott, 58, of Walnut Grove, MO, passed away January 13, 2021. She was born March 30, 1963, in Columbia, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Gino Deskins
Jan 13, 2021
Carsen Eugene "Gino" Deskins, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born on February 27, 1940, in Mingo County, West Virginia, to Carsen and Ruby Deskins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremations and Funeral Services.
Becky Clark
Jan 12, 2021
Jean Rebecca "Becky" Clark, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 12, 2021. She was born February 15, 1954, in Hartville, SC, to Eugene and Helen.
Becky (Mom) loved her family, her animals and life in general. Anyone that knew my mom would tell you she was a lady with a huge heart and always willing to...
Jerry Mcneely
Jan 12, 2021
Jerry Shuler McNeely was born in Springfield, MO on February 28, 1962, to Troy Shuler McNeely and Virginia (Morrison) McNeely. He passed away in Springfield, on January 12, 2021, at age 58. Jerry graduated from Glendale High School in 1980. After high school, Jerry worked in the auto body business for many years.
In 1994, he married...
Eddie Hood
Jan 11, 2021
Forrest "Eddie" Edward Hood, 68, of Humansville, MO, passed away January 11, 2021. He was born in Butler, MO, September 7, 1952, to Forest and Violet Hood.
Eddie was a Truck Driver and had a pallet business in Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Eddie is survived by 3...
Brad Shaffer
Jan 11, 2021
Bradley Wade Shaffer, 56, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1964, in Ottawa, KS, to Gary and Grace Shaffer.
Services are pending, arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremations and Funeral Services.
Laura Teegarden
Jan 11, 2021
Laura Teegarden was born on June 26, 1945 to George and Kay Espy of Springfield, MO, and died on January 11, 2021 at Quail Creek Care Center in Springfield, MO.
Laura went to Southwest Missouri State University to get her teaching degree, and later went back and obtained her Master's Degree in 1969. She taught school for...
Donna Bruce
Jan 8, 2021
Donna Marie Bruce, 60, died January 8, 2021, in her home in Tin Town, MO.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 4 PM to 6 PM at 114 North Springfield Avenue Bolivar, MO.
She was born on August 12, 1960, in Marion, Ohio to Louise Jones and Roy...

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