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Robert Day

Robert Day

Aug 13, 2018

Robert Day, 74, of Humansville, MO, passed away August 13, 2018. He was born March 22, 1944. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

Howard Murphy Sharp

Howard Murphy Sharp

Aug 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard Murphy Sharp II announces his passing. He died on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the age of 57 years in his home near Flemington due to a fatal allergic reaction. He was born on December 17, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Howard Murphy Sharp and Mary Jo (Steelman)...

Sheri Lynn Hauck

Sheri Lynn Hauck

Aug 11, 2018

Ms. Sheri Lynn Hauck, born June 7, 1968, to the late Lynda Kay Hauck and Harlond Hale Hauck, passed away at age 50 on August 11, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri. A lifelong music fan, Sheri made an art form of simplicity. One of the kindest, sweetest human beings, she worked hard and took pride in what she did,...

Donald Eugene Oleson, Sr

Donald Eugene Oleson, Sr

Aug 11, 2018

Donald "Don" Eugene Oleson Sr., 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 11, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born November 11, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Claude and Ethel Oleson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Lloyd. Don is survived by his wife, Mary Oleson; daughters, Annette...

Sterling Jay Hammons

Sterling Jay Hammons

Aug 9, 2018

Sterling Jay Hammons, 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 9, 2018. He was born February 17, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA, to Arnold and Marcella Hammons. He is survived by three children; oldest son, Garrett Hammons; daughter, Margret Hammons; and youngest son, Sterling Hammons Jr; grandkids, Gezzery Hammons, Lance Hammons, Gabreanna Hammons, Kayla Hammons, Rebecca Hammons, and Hailey...

Rita M. Miller

Rita M. Miller

Aug 9, 2018

Rita Miller, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 9, 2018. She was born April 16, 1947, to Ernest and Vivian Paulson.

Rita is survived by her two brothers, four children, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; and lots of loving friends that she considered family.

Graveside services will...

Linda Kay Shadowen

Linda Kay Shadowen

Aug 9, 2018

Linda Kay Shadowen, 61, of Reeds Spring, MO, passed away August 9, 2018. She was born March 10, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, to R.L. and Gloria Tichenor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Curtis Eugene Pojar

Curtis Eugene Pojar

Aug 7, 2018

Curtis Eugene Pojar, 44, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 7, 2018. He was born August 18, 1973, in Springfield, MO, to Charles and Patricia (Durr) Pojar. Curtis was preceded in death by his father and wife. He is survived his mother and brother. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Pauline Marie Gaddis

Pauline Marie Gaddis

Jul 31, 2018

Pauline Marie Gaddis, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in the Hopedale Cottage Assisted Living Facility in the presence of her loving family. Pauline was born on February 8, 1936, to the late Fred and Edna (Ferran) Beasley.

She...

Judith Kaye Watts

Judith Kaye Watts

Jul 28, 2018

Judith (Judi) Kaye Watts, of Houston, Mo., was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Tacoma, Wash., and passed away on July 28, 2018, in Springfield, Mo.

She spent more than 30 years working for the U.S. government, retiring in 2005.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Kaye Bailey; her son, David L....

Brenda Joyce Polodna

Brenda Joyce Polodna

Jul 19, 2018

Brenda Joyce Polodna, daughter of Clarence and Gladys Ussery, was born November, 21, 1949 in Phoenix, Arizona. She departed this life Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the age of sixty-eight. Brenda attended North High School in Phoenix and graduated in 1968. She worked as a clerical specialist for Positronics Industries until she retired in 2010. On a blind date, Brenda...

Carolyn Earnhardt

Carolyn Earnhardt

Jul 17, 2018

Jimmie "Carolyn" Earnhardt 72, of Stafford, MO, passed away surrounded by family July 17, 2018. She was born February 14, 1946, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Harry and Mary Erwin. A loving mother and homemaker, Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, gardening, baseball, Nascar, cooking for family and raising 3 beautiful daughters who gave her 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Carolyn...

Linda Kay Hernandez

Linda Kay Hernandez

Jul 16, 2018

Linda Kay (Levy) Hernandez, age 65 of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born to the late James Edward and Juanita Lee (Bowerman) Levy, December 21, 1952, in Long Beach, CA.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marilyn Wilson and Shirley Davis;...

Gerald Wayne Fittro

Gerald Wayne Fittro

Jul 15, 2018

Gerald Wayne Fittro of Springfield, MO passed away July 15th, 2018. He was born August 23rd, 1957, in Springfield, Mo. Gerald was a man of strong faith. He served the Lord by building churches in Mexico, serving his community, offering his carpentry skills to those in need, and speaking the gospel wherever he went. He proudly served in the...

Lorraine Monica Zischke

Lorraine Monica Zischke

Jul 15, 2018

Lorraine Monica Zischke, 49, of Pittsburg, MO, passed away July 15, 2018. She was born May 5, 1969 to Laura Morgan and Terry George Zischke in Elkgrove Village, IL. Lorraine grew up with a strong affinity for nature; often spending time sitting by the lake and taking care of the various plants and flowers around her home. In...

Dee Ann Perkins

Dee Ann Perkins

Jul 14, 2018

Dee Ann Perkins (Henry), 70, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away  July 14, 2018 at Cox South. She was born May 2, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, to William and Edith Henry. Dee Ann lived most of her life in Nixa, Missouri. She loved to play the piano and sing gospel music.  She adored spending time with her grandkids, nieces, and nephews....

Steven Ray Owens

Steven Ray Owens

Jul 11, 2018

Steven Ray Owens, 63, of Marion, IL, passed away July 11, 2018. He was born February 12, 1955, in McLeansboro, IL.

Thomas Jean Davidson

Thomas Jean Davidson

Jul 11, 2018

Thomas Jean Davidson, 29, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 11, 2018. He was born September 9, 1988, in Frederick, MD. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved dog, Django. He loved being outdoors where he felt the happiest. Thomas also was a skilled Subcontractor and Cabinet Maker. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa,...

Sheryl Lea Martin

Sheryl Lea Martin

Jul 11, 2018

Sheryl Lea Martin, 54, of Stoutland, MO, passed away July 11, 2018. She was born September 18, 1963, in Winterset, IA, to Maurice and Joan Wilson. She is survived by her children. Services will be held from 12-2 PM, 110 Main Street, Stoutland, and again from 4-7 PM, 57 Court Circle SW, Camdenton, Saturday, July 14, 2018.

Tony Mark Harrison

Tony Mark Harrison

Jul 11, 2018

Tony Mark Harrison, 60, of Greenfield, MO, passed away July 11, 2018. He was born June 14, 1958, in Springfield, MO, to Melvin and Zelma. He is survived by his wife, Donna Harrison; children, grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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