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Matthew Eugene Foglio
Jun 21, 2019
Matthew Eugene Foglio, 39, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 21, 2019. He was born December 29, 1979, in Lansdale, PA.
Matt enjoyed fishing, hunting, and motorcycles. He had a talent for tormenting his sisters and loved to scare people. He was also a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan.
He is survived by his...
Lyle Ray Bradshaw
Jun 19, 2019
Lyle Ray Bradshaw, 71, of Bucyrus, MO, passed away June 19, 2019. He was born July 5, 1947, in Lebanon, MO, to Cecil and Faye Bradshaw.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
James Arthur Vader
Jun 12, 2019
James Arthur Vader, 79, of Joplin, MO, passed away June 12, 2019. He was born February 3, 1940, in Joplin, MO, the son on Delbert and Ruth Vader.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
James is survived by his family and friends.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have...
Lyle E. Miller
Jun 12, 2019
Lyle E. Miller, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 12, 2019. He was born March 27, 1946.
No services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Beatrice Judith Benefiel
Jun 10, 2019
Beatrice Judith Benefiel, 83, of Battlefield, MO, passed away June 10, 2019. She was born September 4, 1935, in El Paso, TX.
She will be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
Patricia Lee Blake
Jun 10, 2019
Patricia Lee Blake, 49, of Henderson, NV, passed away June 10, 2019. She was born to Charles and Wanda Hensley, June 30, 1969, in Chicago, IL.
Services will be held in the Chicago area, date and time pending.
Virginia "Ginny" Wilma Wellong
Jun 8, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Wilma Wellong, 79, of Cape Fair, MO, passed into Heaven, Saturday, June 8, 2019, after battling cancer for several years. She was born October 22, 1939, in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Harry and Agnes Wright.
Ginny loved to dance. She was a member of the Dungaree Dolls for many years. Ginny was excellent at...
Penny Sueann Edson
Jun 6, 2019
Peggy Sueann Edson, 52, of Springfield, lost her battle with cancer on June 6, 2019. She was born June 26, 1966, in Independence, MO, the daughter of Bobby Gene and Mary Ann Edson.
Penny leaves behind her brother, Bobby Edson of Iowa; 5 sons, Wesley Howe of Hot Springs, AR, Robert of Springfield, MO, Ronald, William and...
Randall Eugene Edstedt
Jun 5, 2019
Randall Eugene Edstedt, was born March 29,1962, and is survived by his father, Eugene; siblings, Cheryl, Michael and Kris; and his two sons Josh and Derek.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Holtz-Edstedt; sister, Sandy; and brother; Devery.
Randy served in the Navy. After the Navy Randy became a...
Michael Ray Barrand
Jun 4, 2019
Michael Ray Barrand, 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving and close family. He was born June 24, 1960, in Orange, CA, the son of Sharon (Strever-Guthrie) Barrand.
Mike was united in marriage to Karen Tigges on December 6, 1997, and to this union two wonderful children were born; Alex and...
Larry David Jenkerson
Jun 3, 2019
Larry David Jenkerson was born on November 19, 1937 and passed into peace on June 3, 2019 in the care of loved ones at home in Ballwin, Missouri. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, trusted friend and mechanic to many and king of the road to all who knew him. Larry enjoyed spending time with...
Judith Joanne Bridgeforth
May 31, 2019
Judith Joanne Bridgeforth, age 71, of Anna, OH, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at 7:23 PM at Heritage Center in Minster, OH. She was born August 5, 1947 in Springfield MO. The daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Roggensees) Bridgeforth.
She is survived by two sons, Jeremy (Tamara) Barnett of Anna, OH, and David Barnett...
George Austin Ketcham
May 31, 2019
Dr. George Ketcham, Professor Emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University, passed away at his home in Springfield, MO on May 31 st . He was 90 years old. He passed in his sleep peacefully.  His sister, Virginia Cushing of Kansas City, MO and his son, Charles Ketcham of Springfield, MO...
Bobbie Sue Tindle
May 25, 2019
Bobbie Sue Tindle, 64, of Fair Play, MO, passed away May 25, 2019. She was born October 4, 1954, in Rockford, IL, to William and Geraldine.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Cle Franklin Allknee
May 24, 2019
Cle AllKnee, 78, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 24, 2019. He was born to Martha (Stiernbeck) Olney and Daniel H. Olney Sr. on September 24, 1940, in Toppenish, WA. His parents moved to Fort Hall, ID, where they were both employed at the BIA. Cle attended high school in Blackfoot, ID, where he met his lovely wife, Miranda...
Ken Lebow Cameron
May 18, 2019
Ken LeBow Cameron, 64, Springfield, formerly of Mt. Vernon and Lamar, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield after a period of failing health.
Ken was born on December 29, 1954, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Monett, Missouri, the fourth and youngest child of Wilburn Triece and Bonnie Ruth (Patton) Cameron of...
Justin Thomas Cox
May 16, 2019
Justin Thomas Cox, of Springfield, MO, age 40, passed away May 15, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving and devoted mother and step-father, Pam and Rick Vercelli. He fought for 2 years a hard and brave fight against an inoperable and malignant brain tumor. Justin was born July 1, 1978, in Springfield, MO. He attended Parkview High School;...
Yvonne Williford
May 15, 2019
Yvonne Williford, 74, of Bois D'Arc, MO, passed away May 15, 2019. She was born December 6, 1944, in Tupelo, MS, to James and Olivia Lowell.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Yvonne is survived by 1 son, Johnny Williams and wife Glenda; brothers, James Haguewood and Larry Haguewood; sister, Cheryl McCafferty; grandsons,...
Susan Grace Mcclendon
May 13, 2019
Susan Grace McClendon, 56, of Buffalo, MO, passed away May 13, 2019. She was born July 19, 1962, in Dallas, TX, to Ira and Jeanne McClendon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Patricia Sue Evenson
May 12, 2019
Patricia Sue Evenson, 70, of Fordland, MO, passed away May 12, 2019. She was born September 11, 1948.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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