John Phillip Essex
May 17, 2018
John Phillip Essex, 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born March 21, 1936, in Springfield, MO, to Smith and Ruth Essex. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Essex. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Larry Allen Rice
May 14, 2018
Larry Allen Rice, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 14, 2018. He was born August 20, 1943, in Palo Alto, CA, to Richard and Georgia Rice. Larry proudly served in the United States Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Donnie Ray Wilson
May 12, 2018
Donnie Ray Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2018. He had been very ill for a long time from many health issues. He was preceded in death by father and mother many years before and two sons, Bobby and Patrick.
He is survived by his son, Donnie Lee Wilson; daughter-in-law, Doris A Wilson; son,...
Christopher Lamonte Brown
May 12, 2018
Christopher LaMonte Brown, 42, of St. Louis, MO, passed away May 12, 2018. He was born February 27, 1976, on the Whiteman Air Force Base in MO, to Earl and Donna Brown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Gerald C. Shirley
May 12, 2018
Gerald Carter Shirley, 76, of Marshfield , Missouri, passed away on May 12, 2018 at 8:15 in the morning. Gerald was welcomed into the world on November 1st, 1941 in Marion, Kansas, by Mary Logan Stokes and Silas Weidenbenner . He married Bunita Louise Shirley of Sacramento, CA on November 18th, 1988. She survives of the home. Additional survivors...
Charleen Marie Wolfe
May 12, 2018
Charleen Marie Wolfe, 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 12, 2018. She was born in Cleveland, OH, to Norman and Helen Haseck. She was preceded in death by her parents. Charleen is survived by her children, Sue Kennedy of Springfield, Vicki Parrott of Springfield and Don Wolfe of Arkansas; grandchildren, Amanda Bittick of Springfield, Abi Kennedy of Utah,...
Doug Harrison Daly, Sr,
May 12, 2018
Doug Harrison Daly Sr. died May 12, 2018. Doug was born on March 16, 1984, to Gilbert and Wilma Daly. Doug enjoyed fishing with his children, going outdoors, and working on any type of machinery. He leaves behind a daughter, Hannah Daly; two sons, Doug Jr. and Dallas Daly; and his dad, Gilbert Daly; mom, Wilma Daly; and siblings, Tiffany...
Gail Arlen Hammock
May 11, 2018
Gail Arlen Hammock, 80, of Springfield, MO, and Linn, MO, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 11, 2018, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Kathy Hammock. Gail was born in Littlefork, MN, in 1937 to Bill and Viola Mueller. She was born a twin but her twin brother, Gary Mueller, passed away. As...
Ernest Lee Rayman
May 6, 2018
Ernest Lee Rayman, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 6, 2018. He was born May 27, 1954, in Kankakee, IL, to Donald and Nina Rayman. Services will be held in the Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL, at a later date.
Harvey Jr Bussard
May 3, 2018
Harvey Jr Bussard, 82, of Springfield, passed away May 3, 2018. He was born July 20, 1935, in Springfield, to Rev. Harve and Mary Bussard. Harvey loved baseball and played on the '66 league semi-pro ball championship team. He also played with Mickey Mantel and had an offer to go pro with the Pittsburg Pirates. However, Harvey and Pauline were...
Francis Michael Trianosky
May 2, 2018
Francis Michael Trianosky, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 2, 2018. He was born in Pottsville, PA, to Michael and Frances Trianosky, July 3, 1941. Mike worked for the airlines for over 30 years. He retired in Springfield, MO to be with his son and family. His favorite things to do included spending time with his son, David, and...
Michael Gregory Merlenbach
Apr 29, 2018
Michael Gregory Merlenbach, 53, of Carbondale, IL, passed away April 29, 2018. He was born May 24, 1964, in Redbud, IL, to Raymond and Sandra Merlenbach. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Janos "John" Szabados
Apr 29, 2018
Janos "John" Szabados, 83, of Fair Play, was born December 29, 1934, in Budapest, Hungary, and departed this life April 29, 2018, in Bolivar, MO. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He came to the U.S. in 1954, where he became a valued employee at the General Motors car plant in California for 33 years. He met and...
Dr. Robert James Wagnon
Apr 28, 2018
Dr. Robert James Wagnon, 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 28, 2018 in his home. He was born August 20, 1933 on the farm in Crane, MO, to James and Alma Wagnon. Robert served in the Army during the Korean war. He attended Drury College, received his Masters degree in Animal Science and PHD in physiology from Rutgers University....
George Earl Stoner
Apr 27, 2018
George Earl Stoner, 71, of Ozark, MO, passed away April 27, 2018. He was born July 3, 1946, in Highlandville, MO, to William and Corene Stoner. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Glen Rose Jr
Apr 27, 2018
Glen Rose Jr, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 27, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born January 23, 1946, in Springfield, MO, to Glen Sr and Tina Rose. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rose; children, grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Services will be held in the National Cemetery. Date and time pending....
Russell Lee Koechner
Apr 24, 2018
Russell Lee Koechner, 57, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 24, 2018. He was born October 30, 1960, in Springfield, MO. Russ was a 1978 graduate of Fair Grove High School and then proudly served his country as a United States Army Ranger. He spent the last 30 years in the automotive industry. Russ was an honorable man who had...
Jenifer V. Keener
Apr 22, 2018
Jenifer V. Keener, 41, of Willard, MO, passed away April 22, 2018. She was born in Manila, Philippines to Eliseo and Remedios Rubio. She is survived by her husband, Tracy Keener; and other family members. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Reba Ellen Lauterback
Apr 18, 2018
Reba Ellen Lauterback, 71, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Lakeside, Montana, passed away April 18, 2018. She was born January 12, 1947, in New Castle, IN to E. Gordon and Jennie Mosier. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Deloris Jean Ullery and Don Mosier. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica Morris and husband Chris of...
Cody Baker
Apr 16, 2018
In Springfield, Missouri, on Monday afternoon April 16, 2018, Jesus came by to visit Cody Merl Baker and told him it was time for him to come home. Jesus explained to Cody that he was so loved here and would be greatly missed but that his work here on earth was done. Cody had done an excellent job of...
