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Margaret Frances Partney
Feb 19, 2026
Margaret Frances Partney, 83, of Marshfield, MO, passed away February 19, 2026. She was born September 25, 1942, in Whitefish, MT, to DeLoss and Margaret Good.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Louie Charles Partney; and children, Tammy Cartwright, Michael Lee Bringelson, and Charlie Partney.
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Lindell Gene Silvey
Feb 16, 2026
Lindell "Linn" Gene Silvey, 83, of Humansville, MO, passed away peacefully at home February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 4, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to Merlin Silvey and Aleene Morgan Silvey. Linn grew up in southeast Missouri around Belgrade and Potosi. His family moved to Kansas City where he graduated from Ruskin...
Matthew Lair
Feb 15, 2026
Matthew Edward Lair, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born December 19, 1967, to David and Judy Lair in Shirley, MA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Marsha Castle
Feb 15, 2026
Marsha Ann Castle, 74, of Branson, MO passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born April 9, 1951, to Martin "Bud" and Maxine Castle in Muskegon, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
James Wolivar Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
James "Jimmy" M. Wolivar, Jr. died on February 15, 2026, at his home in Springfield surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 20, 1970, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the son of James Wolivar and Patricia Wolivar-Powell.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Wolivar; his paternal grandparents, Chester and Juanita Wolivar; and...
Joel Belden
Feb 15, 2026
Joel Anthony Belden, 61, of Richland, MO passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born February 16, 1964, in California.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Barbara Gorman
Feb 13, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Louise Gorman, 85, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born August 15, 1940, to DeWitte and Minnie Yenger in Centerville, Iowa.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sheron Asbury
Feb 12, 2026
Sheron "Sherry" Lee Asbury, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 30, 1943, to Frank and Loretta (Argentine) Laisch in Evergreen Park, IL. She married her high school sweetheart Jerry Bilton Sr., the father of her four children. Her Catholic faith and Italian...
Julia Thoms
Feb 12, 2026
Julia Thoms June 1, 1956 – February 12, 2026
Julia Thoms, 69, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Cox Hospital, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Born on June 1, 1956, Julia lived a life centered around her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her children...
Wilma Daly
Feb 10, 2026
Wilma "Faye" Daly, 67, of Halfway, MO passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born September 24, 1958, to Floyd and Wilma Lee in Wichita, KS.
Faye is preceded in death by her son, Doug Harrison Daly Sr.; her father, Floyd J Lee Sr.; her mother, Wilma Mae Lee (Simpson); and brother, Floyd J Lee Jr....
Bradley Stayer
Feb 10, 2026
Bradley "Brad" Eugene Stayer, 73, of Willard, MO passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born October 17, 1952, in Youngstown, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Brad is survived by his wife, Brenda; his children; and grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral...
Phillip Illum
Feb 10, 2026
Phillip "Phil" Wesley Illum, 78, of Battlefield, MO went home to Heaven Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born July 26, 1947, to Earnest and Lucille Illum in El Dora, Iowa.
Phil grew up in Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. He married Twila Hammer, the love of his life, in 1966. Phil and Twila celebrated their 59th wedding...
James Hurd
Feb 10, 2026
James "Jim" D. Hurd, 86, left this earth in search of his next project in the early morning hours of February 10, 2026.
Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Cynthia "Cindy" Hurd; his daughter, Tammy Childers (Steve); his son, James "Jamie" D. Hurd, Jr. (Laura); and two grandchildren, Katherine "Katie" Hurd and Andrew...
Patricia Parker
Feb 10, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Marie Parker, 71, of Ash Grove, MO. Passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026. She was born June 14, 1954 to Oris and Barbara Burch in Kansas City.
Pat married the love of her life Ron Parker June 24, 1971 and they went on to have four children. Pat had many jobs from CNA, helping Ron...
Beverly Jean Winsea
Feb 9, 2026
Beverly Jean "BJ" Winsea, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 9, 2026. She was born March 26, 1953, in Aurora, MO, to Wilburn and Joan Jenkins.
BJ was a caregiver by nature, and she worked as a nurse in private care for many years. In 1977, she married the love of her life, Homer Winsea. One...
Pamela Rieck
Feb 9, 2026
Pamela (Pam) Jo Rieck was born on October 8th, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She passed away February 9th, 2026, at the age of 55, after a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her mom, sister and Mitzi, their loyal family dog.
Pam is survived by her mother, Nancy Rieck of Springfield,...
Diane Matherly
Feb 8, 2026
Linda "Diane" Matherly was born September 1, 1948 in Monette, AR and passed away February 8, 2026 in Republic, MO.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, James "Ott" Smothers and Vernell "Opaline" Wallace.
Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jerry; son, Jerry Jr.; sisters, Sandra Henard, Beebe, AR, Janet Robertson,...
Dani Stewart
Feb 6, 2026
Dani Michelle Stewart, 59, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Dani was born David Michael Stewart on January 4, 1967, in Alameda, CA, to David and Dora Stewart.
Dani grew up between California and Missouri, carrying pieces of both places with her throughout her life. She proudly served in the United States Navy before...
Janice Bond
Feb 5, 2026
Janice Elvira Bond, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born July 8, 1945, to Frank and Serena Gualtieri in Yonkers, NY. While attending the University of Colorado, Janice auditioned to be the lead singer of a local rock band. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. It was at that audition...
Sandra Shanks
Feb 4, 2026
Sandra "Dottie" Diane Shanks, 70, of Climax Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1955, to Harold and Anna Scheffler in Kennett, MO.
Dottie liked to be outside. She also enjoyed traveling and buying fun things that she saw while watching tv. Most of all, Dottie loved being a grandma...

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