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Rev. Dr. Paul Orbie Cheek
Feb 17, 2020
Rev. Dr. Paul Orbie Cheek of Springfield, MO, passed on to Glory on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1930, in Santa Monica, CA, to Crules and Gladys Cheek.
Paul was blessed with a full and happy childhood. He loved to take trips with his father and anticipate delicious meals prepared by his...
Deanna Sue Ridinger
Feb 13, 2020
Deanna Sue Ridinger, 59, of Battlefield, MO, passed away February 13, 2020. She was born February 16, 1960, in Springfield, MO, to August and Carolyn.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
John Albert Stark Jr
Feb 12, 2020
John Albert Stark Jr, 48, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 12, 2020. He was born October 21, 1971, in Dixon, MO, to John and Nancy Stark. John worked in construction and did concrete work. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, being outdoors and music. He was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his children, Triston, Brantley,...
Trudy Lea Laidlaw
Feb 9, 2020
Trudy Lea Laidlaw, 71, of Battlefield, MO, passed away February 9, 2020. She was born April 21, 1948, to Earnie and Isabell Magnusson in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada. She was the older sister to Lorna and James.
As a young child she moved to Langdon, North Dakota where she attended high school, while working at the A&W. Trudy...
Paul Garver
Feb 1, 2020
Paul Dean Garver Sr, 79, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away February 1, 2020. He was born March 17, 1940, in Kewanna, IN, to Clarence and Pauline Garver.
Donald Ray Bishop
Jan 31, 2020
Donald Ray Bishop, 52, of Republic, MO, passed away January 31st, 2020. He was born in Sedalia, MO, December 17th, 1967, to Donald and Velma (Esser) Bishop.
He was a beautiful soul that has left an immeasurable impact on so many lives, and he will be dearly missed by...
Russell Phillip Jaiser
Jan 30, 2020
Russell Phillip Jaiser, 67, of Branson, MO, passed away January 30, 2020. He was born January 14, 1953 to Stanley and Virginia Jaiser.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Dan Allen Mallow
Jan 30, 2020
Danny Allen Mallow, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 30, 2020. He was born April 13, 1956, in Waynesville, MO, to Merrion and Wanda Mallow.
Dan's life was full of so many experiences, from a childhood in a family-owned country store, to being a radio station DJ, EMT, and police officer. He worked the last 20...
Chad Tate
Jan 30, 2020
Chad M. Tate, 49, passed Thursday, January 30, 2020, from complications stemming from liver disease. This diagnosis on Thanksgiving 2019 was a shock as we all knew Chad to be a clean living nondrinker. He became a patient of the St. Louis University Hospital's liver transplant team and was in St. Louis when he passed, surrounded by family. Chad was...
Larry Tweed
Jan 27, 2020
Larry Odean Tweed, 79, passed away on January 27, 2020, at his home in Bolivar, after a long illness. He was born on July 14, 1940, in Randall, Iowa, to Orrie Alvin and Sylvia Grace Tweed.
After graduation from Randall High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He then returned to Randall to help...
Susanna Joanne King
Jan 24, 2020
Susanna "Susie" Joanne King, 30, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 24, 2020. She was born November 3, 1989, in Monett, MO, to Mike and Angie King.
She is survived by her dad, Mike King; mom and stepfather, Angie and Tony; a sister and three brothers; and her nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Susie's...
Rip Rasumoff
Jan 23, 2020
Rip Rasumoff, 54, of Hollister, MO, passed away January 23, 2020. He was born March 12, 1965, in Miami, FL, to Richard and Penny Rasumoff.
Janie Luanne German
Jan 23, 2020
Janie Luanne German, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 23, 2020. She was born July 2, 1955, in Springfield, MO, to Carl and Peggy Owrey.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Felix Cecil Mcelroy
Jan 19, 2020
Felix Cecil McElroy, 58, of Buffalo, MO, passed away January 19, 2020. He was born September 29, 1961, in Wenatchee, WA, to Freddie and Nellie McElroy.
Jean Anne Webster
Jan 18, 2020
Jean Anne Webster, 70, of Ash Grove, MO, passed away January 18, 2020. She was born November 27, 1949, in Charity, MO, to Duane and Betty Atteberry.
Jean worked in the restaurants in Ash Grove for many years and her last restaurant was Copper Grill. She loved working as a waitress there and knew everyone that came...
Carolyn Sue Dean
Jan 15, 2020
Carolyn Sue Dean, 78, of Battlefield, MO, passed away January 15, 2020. She was born April 8, 1941, in Springfield, MO, to Herbert and Dorothy Caffey.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Paul Joseph Dworshak Sr
Jan 15, 2020
Paul Joseph Dworshak, Sr, 83, of Seymour, MO, passed away January 15, 2020. He was born June 30, 1936, in New Jersey.
Cynthia Ann Mayab
Jan 9, 2020
Cynthia Ann Mayab, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 9, 2020. She was born October 4, 1963, in Springfield, MO, to Lloyd and Marjorie Workman.
A celebration of Cynthia's life will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the Parkview Christian Church, Springfield, MO.
David Ross Ullman
Jan 6, 2020
David Ross Ullman, 85 of Stockton MO, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born November 17, 1934, in Staunton, IL, to Emerald and Jewel Ullman.
David graduated high school in 1954 and went directly into the military. David served ten years in the United States Army. After the service, he resided in Pinckneyville, IL, working ten...
Paul Lewis Thompson
Jan 4, 2020
Paul "Skidmark" Thompson, 67, of Ash Grove, MO, was born in Schenectady, New York, December 9, 1952, to Billy and Hazel Thompson. He passed away January 4, 2020, at home with his wife and son by his side.
Paul is survived by his wife of 33 years, Michelle "Miki" Thompson; one son, Matthew...

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