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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.
Ronnie Ray Dunn Sr
May 9, 2019
Ronnie Ray Dunn Sr, 70 of Springfield, MO, passed away May 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born May 30, 1948, in Springfield, MO, to Raymond and Wilma Dunn. Ronnie graduated from Central High School. He was a retired auto mechanic and business owner. Ronnie spent many years fixing and repairing the old Buicks that he loved....
John Gordon
May 8, 2019
Robert "John" Gordon III, 66, of Springfield, MO, moved to heaven to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 8, 2019. Born in Detroit, MI, on May 11, 1952, John was the eldest son of Robert John Gordon, Jr. and Edith Mae (Dayton) Gordon.
John graduated from Wade Hampton High School in Greenville, SC and attended...
Charles Eugene Short Jr
May 7, 2019
Charles Eugene Short Jr., husband of Debra K. Short of over forty years, passed away Tuesday May 7th, 2019, at home in Galena, Missouri after nine months of illness. Born November 25th, 1956 in Independence, Missouri, he was the son of the late Charles Eugene Short Sr. and the late Carolyn May Ripps.
Chuck graduated from Sunnydale...
Olive Margaret Walsh
May 7, 2019
Olive Margaret Walsh, 79, of Lebanon, MO, passed away May 7, 2019. She was born August 22, 1939, in West Port, SD, to Howard and Myrtle Plummer.
Mrs. Walsh will be placed next to her husband in the National Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
Frank Edwin Butler
May 6, 2019
Frank Edwin Butler, 58, of Flemington, MO, passed away May, 6, 2019. He was born February 1, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Richard and Lola Butler.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Carolyn Julia Cornelison
May 6, 2019
Carolyn Julia Cornelison, 74, of Half Way, MO, passed away May 6, 2019. She was born December 26, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Louis and Broxie Ott.
She is survived by her husband, Jesse Cornelison.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Ronald Dean Grady Jr
May 4, 2019
Ronald Dean Grady, Jr, 41, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 4, 2019. He was born June 19, 1977, in Springfield, MO, to Ronald and Linda.
Services will be held at a later date in Greenfield, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Janice Paulsen
May 3, 2019
Janice Paulsen, 69, of Webb City, MO, passed away May 3, 2019. She was born November 12, 1949.

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