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Steven Bean
Aug 10, 2020
Steven Michael Bean, 58, of Battlefield, MO, passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 10, 2020. He was born in Blackwell, OK to Paul and Jean Bean.
Steven was raised in Bakersfield, MO with his three older brothers. He drove a truck for the majority of his life. Steven was very passionate about his...
Harold James Horsey
Aug 9, 2020
Harold James Horsey, 72, peacefully slipped into the arms of the angels on August 9, 2020 with those he loved at his side. Born October 15, 1947 to Clyde and Ruby (Grisham) Horsey in Springfield, Missouri, Harold was a 1965 graduate of Central High School, excelling in multiple sports. He was a very proud "Bulldog" alum. After retiring from...
Cortezz Haire
Aug 3, 2020
Cortezz Lavel Haire, 32, passed away August 3, 2020, in Springfield, MO. He was born on June 21, 1988, in Springfield, MO.
Tezz was so full of life and enjoyed spending time with his kids and family. Tezz gave all the kids nicknames and he would not attempt to use their real names. He enjoyed playing PlayStation...
Jamie Chandler
Jul 29, 2020
Jamie Lee Chandler, 41, of Springfield, MO, passed away on July 29, 2020. Jamie was born on May 24, 1979, to David Lee Chandler and Jo Anne Chandler. Jamie was born and raised in Springfield Missouri.
Jamie attended Hillcrest High school and graduated with honors in 1997. He continued his education through OTC, where he obtained his...
Michael Royston
Jul 26, 2020
Michael Glenn Royston, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born October 5, 1957, in Denver, CO, to Glenn and Ramona Royston.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Darlene Royston; and their three sons, Matthew Royston, Thomas Royston and Jeffrey Royston; daughter, Jennifer Royston; son-in-law, Chad Wallace; four grandkids, Ashley Walley, Savannah...
Mariben Styczynski
Jul 22, 2020
Mariben Joy (Strumpher) Styczynski, 61, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 22, 2020. She was born November 25, 1958, in Taylorville, Il, to Ben and Mattie.
Sandra Russell
Jul 21, 2020
Sandra Kay Russell, 68, of Marshfield, MO, formerly of Ohio County, KY, passed away July 21, 2020. She was born September 13, 1951, in Louisville, KY. Sandy retired after many years from Whirlpool. She was a huge fan of University of Kentucky Basketball. She also enjoyed reading and drinking coffee. But most of all, she loved spending time with her...
Dalton Wade
Jul 21, 2020
Dalton Robert Wade, born March 2, 1993 in Springfield, MO passed away on July 21, 2020 at Cox South Hospital from complications associated with congestive heart failure. He was 27 years young at the time of his passing.
Dalton is survived by Melissa (mother) and Travis Turner (stepfather), Jonathon Wade (father), Dylan Wade (twin brother), and Maggie...
Casey Starnes
Jul 18, 2020
Casey Jackson Starnes, 45, of Springfield, MO, went to be with God on July 18, 2020. He was born December 5, 1974, in Boulder, CO, to Gary and Nancy.
Casey was a talented musician, artist and chef. He could play many instruments but was especially gifted on the guitar. He enjoyed creating art through many different mediums....
Robert Taylor
Jul 15, 2020
Bob was born at home in St. Louis, Mo to Elmer and Mamie (Ehret) Taylor, January 16th 1930. Bob was educated in St. Louis public schools and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1948. He served in the US Army and was a Veteran of The Korean War. After he returned to St. Louis he began a career with...
Ival "Ike" Litke
Jul 11, 2020
Ival "Ike" Raymond Litke, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 11, 2020. He was born September 27, 1953, in Merced, CA, to Raymond and Doloris Litke. He served in the United States Army. Ike also worked as a truck driver for Prime for nearly 10 years. Ike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his...
Elsie Langford
Jul 11, 2020
Elsie Luella Langford, 87, of Republic, MO, passed away July 11, 2020. She was born November 7, 1932.
Glenn Marts
Jul 10, 2020
Glenn Allen Marts, 80, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 10, 2020. He was born August 22, 1939, in Bartley, NE, to John and Vera (Rankin) Marts. Glen graduated from Bartley High School and was in the Marine Corp a short time.
He married Leanna Jones and to this union three children were born Frankie,...
Gary Tanner
Jul 10, 2020
Gary Dale Tanner Sr. of Missouri lived on this earth from: 02/04/1961 to 07/10/2020
Gary appreciated life, fishing, fixing things with his hands, and his loved ones, including his best four-legged friend Bear. Gary's quirky sense of humor continued full blast to the end of his fight with cancer. Gary's closest friend was his sister,...
Daniel Painter
Jul 9, 2020
Daniel W. Painter, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 9, 2020. He was born October 2, 1953.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Nancy Hedges
Jul 9, 2020
Nancy Louise Hedges, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 9, 2020. She was born April 2, 1945, in Springfield, MO, to William and Georgia Hedges.
Nancy was a leader, outdoor trainer, and eventually worked for Southwestern Connecticut Girl Scouts Council for over thirty years. For her tireless efforts she received the "Robert's Outdoor Education Award," received...
Peggy Taylor
Jul 3, 2020
Peggy Jean Taylor, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 3, 2020. She was born May 31, 1955.
A celebration of Peggy's life will be held soon. Date and time pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
David Bussell
Jul 3, 2020
David Dunham Bussell, age 54, passed away on July 3, 2020, following a short battle with cancer in Springfield, MO. David was born on August 21, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. David was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Bussell and Darlene Mackley; and siblings, Donna Combs, Linda Perry and Alan Grable.
David graduated from Central High...
Susan Prosser
Jul 2, 2020
Susan Gail Prosser, 81, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 2, 2020. She was born June 1, 1939, in Richmond Heights, MO, to Eugene and Mary Dunville.
Service date and time pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Lawrence Toombs
Jul 1, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" E. Toombs, 79, of Rogersville, MO, passed away July 1, 2020.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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