Dec 6, 2020

Linda Jo Slavens left us and went to be with Jesus, December 6, 2020. Linda was 53. She had chronic health issues that led to her passing. She was born March 21st, 1967, in Springfield, Mo. Linda was the 3rd child and baby of the family.

She had both an older brother and sister. Linda also had...

Dec 5, 2020

Nina Josiephine McGuire was born on March 31, 1932 in Lenna Oklahoma. She was born to Benjamin and Callie McGuire, sister of Beatrice Sweeny, Velta Mae Hargrove, Fern Machido, Roy, Ray Jack, Joe, Billy, Dan, Doyle, and Jim McGuire. Nina is the mother of Sandy Beasley, Audrey Arrington, Martha Avila, and Cecil E. Overbey. She also has 9 grandchildren,...

Dec 5, 2020

Kathleen Helen Lombardo, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away December 5, 2020. She was born December 19, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to Harry and Bessie Ludwig.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Dec 5, 2020

Carolyn Ruth Huber, 78, of Hollister, MO, passed away December 5, 2020. She was born November 24, 1942, in Kansas City, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Dec 4, 2020

Jack Edward May, 55, of Springfield, MO, passed away December 4, 2020. He was born February 5, 1965, in Detroit, MI, to James and Barbara May.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim "Budge" May, and survived by his mother, Barbara May~nee Cunningham; wife of 17 years, Kimberly May; three sons, Draven Loki, Matthew Patterson,...

Nov 29, 2020

Darla Gail Mitchell, 61, of Springfield, MO passed away November 29, 2020. She was born July 12, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, to James Roy and Frances Weaver. Darla was raised in Halltown, MO and attended Miller High School. She obtained her GED and eventually went to cosmetology school.

Raising a family was her passion. She also loved...

Nov 27, 2020

Aileen Marie Cochrane, 88, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 27, 2020. She was born November 12, 1932, in Whitestone, NY, to Fred and Mildred Koferl.

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

Nov 27, 2020

Jerry Allen Hall, 80, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 27, 2020. He was born July 10, 1940, in Springfield, MO, to Crandall and Elizabeth Hall.

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

Nov 26, 2020

Gary Vincent Morrison, 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 26, 2020. He was born August 12, 1951, in Oceanport, NJ.

Gary was predeceased by his parents John W. Morrison and Paula Keil; brothers, Michael, Ron, Patrick and Sean; Step-Mother, Priscilla Kent and previous partner, Jim Twomey Jr.

Gary strived to be of service to...

Nov 24, 2020

Ryan Ann Worley, 42, of Willow Springs, MO, passed away November 24, 2020. She was born November 30, 1977, in Eugene, OR, to Gerry and Cynthia Kephart.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Worley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Nov 24, 2020

Phyllis Ann Day, 83, of Pittsburg, MO, passed away November 24, 2020 at Hermitage Nursing & Rehab in Hermitage.

She was born to Lester and Jessie (Davidson) Worley on August 30, 1937 in Lawrence, KS. They preceded her in death along with a grandson, Benjamin Haislip.

She leaves behind two daughters, Lisa Carothers (Chris) of...

Nov 23, 2020

William (Bill) Bowers Norwood, Lt. Col., Retired USAF William Bowers Norwood, 80, of Ozark, MO, passed away November 23. He was born December 15, 1939, the son of Joseph R. Norwood and Margaret Brasher in New Orleans, La. He married Joan M. Bayhi on March 31, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bill graduated from Warren Easton High School in 1957....

Nov 21, 2020

Cecilia Marie DeKay, 89, of Palmdale, CA, passed away November 21, 2020, while visiting Springfield. She was born November 22, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA, to George and Jennie Flores.

She is survived by her four children, Kathleen Fischer, Ernest Fischer and wife Alice, David Fischer and wife Adrianne, and Cynthia Smith and husband Ken; and a...

Nov 20, 2020

Robert Werner, 78, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 20, 2020. Bob was born August 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, to Murray and Bella (Cohen) Werner. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, in 1968. After serving in the Army in Korea, he completed a residency in Psychiatry in 1975 and joined...

Nov 15, 2020

Jack Edward Thomas, 88, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 15, 2020. He was born March 12, 1932, in Oskaloosa, IA, to David and Felicia Thomas. He had 6 older beautiful sisters who have all preceded him in death.

Jack grew up in Iowa but as a young man did some traveling and ended up in California...

Nov 15, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Arthur Emerson, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 15, 2020. He was born June 4, 1946, in Gloucester, MA, to Herbert and Hazel Emerson.

Services will be held at a later date in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Nov 14, 2020

Owen Rowe O'Neill, Jr., of Springfield, died peacefully following a long illness on November 14, 2020. He was born November 29, 1943, in Springfield, MO, to Owen and Opal O'Neill. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ida O'Neill; his daughters, Sarah Rosendahl and husband Jason, Springfield, and Deedra Davis and husband Mike, Blue Spring; brothers, Richard...

Nov 10, 2020

Jason Ted Fairbanks, 48, of Fair Play, MO, passed away November 10, 2020. He was born July 12, 1972, in Provo, UT, to Kenneth and Linda Fairbanks.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Nov 10, 2020

Glen "Sonny" L. Gruber, 78, of Springfield, MO, was born June 10, 1942 and passed away November 10, 2020.

Sonny was born in Denver, Colorado, and at age 9 he moved to Missouri. January 5, 1964 he married Linda Weckner at Hopewell Baptist Church. In the years following they had 4 children. Moving from Goodson, Missouri to...

Nov 9, 2020

Harry Scott, 81 years old, died peacefully at home after battling cancer. He was born in Lebanon Missouri. He graduated from high school in Alma Michigan. He was married to Sharon Scott for 57 years.

Harry proudly served his country for 4 years in the Army and he retired from the Highway Patrol after 25 years.