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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Cinda Ann Blanchard
Sep 30, 2018
Cinda Ann Blanchard, 56, of Thayer, MO, formerly of Houma, LA, passed away September 30, 2018, in Cox South, Springfield, MO. She was born July 2, 1962, in Houma, LA, to Wilson and Yvonne Blanchard.
Cinda truly enjoyed driving an ice cream truck through the neighborhood and getting to...
Douglas Milton Mckean
Sep 28, 2018
Douglas Milton McKean, 78, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 28, 2018. He was born April 30, 1940 in Sayre, PA, to Milton Isaac and Alice Tuttle McKean.
Doug, like his mother Alice, never knew a stranger. He always had a smile and a hug ready for all. Doug cherished the moments he spent with his nieces...
Donna Breckner
Sep 25, 2018
Donna Breckner was born in Springfield, MO on January 21, in 1942. She died on September 25 in her home in Springfield, MO. Donna is survived by her son, Jeff Woods, his wife Theresa, and their daughter, Aereonna; her son Jim Woods; her son Doug Breckner, his wife, Becky, their sons Reid and Matthew; and her daughter, Lori Riemenschneider, her...
John Henry Bleckman
Sep 23, 2018
John Henry Bleckman, 70, of St. Louis, MO, passed away September 23, 2018. He was born in St. Louis, MO, February 3, 1948, to George and Cleo Bleckman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. John is survived by his girlfriend, Ruth Laws; and brother-in-law, Bob.
Dorothy Lines
Sep 21, 2018
Dorothy Lines, 95, of Springfield passed away September 21, 2018. She was born August 1, 1923 in French Lick, IN to Zenor and Jessie Borsenberger Byrum.
Dorothy and her three brothers grew up in rural Hardinville, IL. After graduating from Oblong
Ricky D Clarkson
Sep 21, 2018
Ricky "Rick" Dee Clarkson, 62, of Springfield, passed away September 21, 2018. He was born May 23, 1955, in Sonoma, CA, to Paul and Norma Clarkson. Services will be held at 12 PM, Â Monday, October 8, 2018, in the First Southern Baptist Church of Stockton, MO. Services will be held at 12, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in the Missouri Veterans...
Stephen William Eyman
Sep 21, 2018
Stephen William Eyman, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 21, 2018. He was born July 24, 1948, in CA, to Walter and Martha Eyman. Services will be held in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 2 PM, Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Susan Kay Chessher
Sep 19, 2018
Susan Kay Chessher, 65, of Jefferson City, MO, passed away September 19, 2018. She was born December 6, 1952, in Bay City Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services .
Barbara Marie Anderson
Sep 18, 2018
Barbara Marie Anderson, 78, of Joplin, MO, passed away September 18, 2018. She was born June 17, 1940, in Manhattan, NY, to Joseph and Eleanor Smoak. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Terry Dean Tolles
Sep 18, 2018
Terry Dean Tolles, 68, of Neosho, MO, passed away September 18, 2018. He was born March 25, 1950, in Flint, MI, to Clifton and Mary Tolles. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Nancy Rivera
Sep 17, 2018
Nancy C Rivera, 60, of Springfield, MO, was born January 22, 1958, in CA, to Herman and Sally Brito. She passed away September 17, 2018, in Springfield, MO. Services will be held in the Forest Lawn Cemetery of Cypress, CA. Date and time pending.
Rev. Owen Clark Dahlor
Sep 15, 2018
Rev. Owen Clark Dahlor, 88, of Branson West, MO, passed away September 15, 2018, at home. He was born November 27, 1929, in Desloge, MO, to parents, Hollis and Myra Dahlor.
Owen was a graduate of Paseo High School, K.C. MO. He graduated from Central...
Lesley Dea Beed
Sep 13, 2018
Lesley Dea Beed of Rogue River, OR, passed away September 13, 2018. She was born in San Diego, CA, to Harry and Beverly Davis. She is survived by her children, parents, and siblings that will miss her dearly. A celebration of her life will be held for her family and friends in Oregon.
Ernie Demster
Sep 11, 2018
Ernie Demster, 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 11, 2018. He was born December 15, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, to Ernest and Evelyn Demster.
Joshua Wayne Standing Bear Brooks
Sep 10, 2018
Joshua Brooks - a devoted son & brother - died unexpectedly on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the young age of 40. Born Joshua Wayne Standing Bear Brooks on August 14, 1978 in Minot AFB, North Dakota to Ruth Brooks (Beeson) and Richard Brooks. After moving from Minot AFB, to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and then finally relocating to Republic, Missouri...
Latresa Harness
Sep 9, 2018
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, LaTresa Harness, mother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 50. LaTresa will be forever remembered by her precious children, Shelby Harness and Koby Volce, and by her brothers and sister, Clifford Harness, Steven Joseph Harness (Melinda), and Janicia Volce (Jay). LaTresa will also be forever remembered by her numerous...
Robert Michael Lapointe
Sep 5, 2018
Robert Michael LaPointe, 43, of Willow Springs, MO, passed away September 5, 2018. He was born September 12, 1974, in Long Beach, CA, to Robert and Joy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Guy Inghram Blankenship Jr
Sep 4, 2018
Guy Inghram Blankenship, Jr. died unexpectedly at Cox South Medical Center on September 4, 2018, from complications of Kidney disease. Guy was born March 30, 1960, in Maywood, California to Guy I. Blankenship, Sr. and Georgia Spencer Blankenship.
Guy owned GB's Painting Company in Springfield for 30 years. He...
Tony James Russell
Sep 4, 2018
Tony James Russell Sr. went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, on Tuesday Sept. 4, (2018), at the age of 58. Always giving and willing to help others, Tony was born to James and Ima Gene Russell in Clinton, Iowa, in 1960. Tony loved to go fishing and the outdoors. He will be greatly missed but we know...
Ruth Ann Simmons
Sep 3, 2018
Ruth Ann Zirkle, age 62, of Battlefield, Missouri died Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born June 7, 1956 in Troy, Ohio, to Howard M. Zirkle and Betty Ann (Weaver) Zirkle. Ruth Ann is survived by her significant other, Jim Hare; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew (Molly) Murphy of Flowery Branch, Georgia; son, Jason Hare; and daughter, Tiffany Hare, both of...

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