Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Carrie Haney
Nov 27, 2025
Carrie Ann Haney, 66, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born June 16, 19 59, to Lowell and Shirley Woomer.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Bud Parks
Nov 27, 2025
Buddy Wayne "Bud" Parks, 85 years of age, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2025. He was born February 10, 1940, to Gayford "George" and Freda Leona (Vanhooser) Parks in Marshfield, Missouri.
Bud had an early retirement from Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation print shop. Â In later years before fully retiring, he did handy man repairs and...
Nancy Burgess
Nov 27, 2025
Nancy Rae Burgess, 75, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born December 11, 1949, to William and Dorothy Davis in Ponca City, OK.
Beloved wife, Mother and Nana who will be deeply missed and cherished forever.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Merilyn Morgan
Nov 25, 2025
Merilyn Ruth Morgan, 88, of Willard, MO passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born May 16, 1937, to Donald and Marie Schuchard in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Steven Huffman
Nov 23, 2025
Steven Curtis Huffman, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was born February 1, 1966, to Jack and Jona Huffman in Kansas City, MO.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ralph Jackson
Nov 23, 2025
Ralph "Butch" Leon Jackson, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 23, 2025. He was born October 16, 1953, to Charles and Shirley Jackson in San Pablo, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Denni Watson
Nov 22, 2025
Denni Michelle Watson, 52, a lifelong resident of El Dorado Springs, MO passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born March 9, 1973, to Steven and Pamela Smith.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sharon Moore
Nov 19, 2025
Sharon Anne Moore, 76, of Pomona, MO passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born June 19, 1949, to Leslie and Dorothy Howard in Davenport, IA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray LaVon Moore, Jr. and her parents.
Sharon is survived by her two children, Tracey Lynn (Moore) Stewart and Raymond...
David Woolen
Nov 18, 2025
David Lee Woolen, 53, of Newberg, OR passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born January 25, 1972, to Rodger and Ila Woolen in Lincoln, NE.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Juliana Barnes
Nov 18, 2025
Juliana "Julie" Barnes took her final bow on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Cox South Hospital, leaving this world with the same sparkle, style, and unstoppable spirit that powered her through every chapter of her life. Juliana was never fond of obituaries, but her family is pretty sure she'd flash her famous ornery grin and raise a glass to a...
Marie Gardner
Nov 17, 2025
Wanda "Marie" Gardner, 91, of Fair Grove, MO passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born March 15, 1934, to Alva and Essie Sevedge in Willow Springs, MO.
Marie enjoyed being out in the sunshine working in her garden. She also enjoyed bird watching and working on her word searches; both hobbies that she could enjoy...
Harry Dorman
Nov 17, 2025
Harry Joseph Dorman, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1948, in New York City, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Norma Childs
Nov 16, 2025
On Sunday, November 16th, 2025, Norma Faye Childs passed away in her home. Norma was born to Elsie and Lloyd Phillips in Juliaetta, Idaho on March 2, 1936. She attended Lewiston High School, graduating in 1954, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cascade College in 1959. She later completed a Master's in Education at...
Joseph Johns
Nov 14, 2025
Joseph Edgar Johns, 80, of Stockton, MO passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born March 13, 1945, to Charles and Hazel Johns in Long Beach, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kathlyn Tilton
Nov 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, Kathlyn Tilton, 84, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks. Born on March 2, 1941, at Gassville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Duggins and Marie (Poynter) Duggins. She attended school at Cotter where from an...
Lazelle Atkinson
Nov 14, 2025
Obituary for LaZelle Simcox Swensson Atkinson
LaZelle Atkinson died November 14, 2025, just shy of 104 years old in Springfield, Mo where she resided most of her life. Â Born in Milwaukie, WI on December 29, 1921, Zelle was the daughter of Earl and Viola Simcox Swensson. Â She was raised with her two brothers, Earl and Sigurd, who...
Stephen Perrella
Nov 14, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Ralph Perrella, 68, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born August 31, 1957, to Charles and Bonnie Perrella.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
David Tillinger
Nov 11, 2025
David "Dave" Wayne Tillinger, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born November 7, 1959, to Walter and Arleen Tillinger in San Jose, CA.
Dave worked for many years painting both commercial and residential buildings. He loved painting and took great pride in his job. In his free time, he enjoyed playing...
Robert Carter Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Robert Alan Carter: A Life Painted with Passion and Primer
Robert Alan Carter, 63, of South Greenfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 10, 2025. Robert was a lifelong craftsman whose passion and dedication to his work were only surpassed by his devotion to his family.
Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri,...
Diane Moe
Nov 10, 2025
Diane Karen Moe, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born August 21, 1956, to Mahlon and Fern Moe in Minneapolis, MN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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