Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Lavonne M. Blanton
Jun 1, 2018
LaVonne Marie Blanton, 79, of Stockton, MO, passed away June 1, 2018. She was born January 21, 1939, in Fort Yates, ND. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Judy Kay Ruckman
May 30, 2018
Judy Kay Ruckman, 71, of Springfield, MO, went to her heavenly home on May 30, 2018. She was born June 16, 1946, in Lyons, KS, to John Callison and Alice Speer.
Judy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. There is not much she wouldn't do for her kids and grandkids. She loved to crochet and...
Elizabeth M Loughridge
May 29, 2018
Elizabeth M. Loughridge, 55, of Cabool, MO, passed away May 29, 2018. She was born June 8, 1962.
Dawn Lorraine Papke
May 28, 2018
Dawn Lorraine Papke, 61, of St. Louis, MO, passed away May 28, 2018. She was born April 17, 1957, in Hawthorne, NV, to Don and Thyra Brown. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Papke. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Charles Anthony Gallegos
May 28, 2018
Charles Anthony "Tony" Gallegos, 62, of Joplin, MO, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born March 26, 1956, in Monte Vista, CO, to Phillip and Alice Gallegos.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Toby Valdez, Jim Santiago Valdez, Ralph Valdez, and Barbara Martinez....
Andy Eugene Carter, Jr
May 27, 2018
Andy E. Carter, Jr., age 64, of Seymour, MO, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Andy was born April 17, 1954, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Interboro Senior High School in 1972. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years.
...Martha Jo Dynek
May 23, 2018
Martha Jo Dynek, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 23, 2018. She was born February 2, 1942, in Baraboo, WI, to Wilbur and Enga Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Dynek. Martha is survived by her children and grandchildren. Services will be held in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Date and Time Pending. Arrangements have been...
Faith Christine Benner
May 21, 2018
Faith Christine Benner, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away May 21, 2018. She was born May 8, 1961, in Lewistown, PA to Rev. Park Benner and Florence Benner.
Faith graduated from Morgantown High School in West Virginia, as well as Morgantown Beauty Academy before attending...
Bernel George Ingram
May 20, 2018
Bernel George Ingram, 90, of Ava, MO, passed away May 20, 2018. He was born September 27, 1927, in Hilo, MO, the son of Maggie Ingram. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
"J.D." Jamie Darnell Roberson
May 20, 2018
Jamie Darnell (J.D.) Roberson, of Bolivar, MO died on May 20, 2018, at the age of 36 years, 3 weeks. J.D. was born on April 29, 1982 in Sikeston, MO, to Tina Roberson and James Welch. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. J.D. enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, fixing vehicles and stereo...
Patricia Ann Thompson
May 18, 2018
Patricia Ann Thompson, 76, Mercer, PA, passed away May 18, 2018. She was born April 16, 1942, in Franklin, PA. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Clair Eugene Thompson; son, Thomas Eugene Thompson; and baby Thompson. She is survived by her children, Jean Ann Thompson, Gary Lee Thompson, and Tammie Mae Thompson; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and...
Steven Jacobson
May 17, 2018
Steven Jacobson, 57, of Nixa, MO, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Gerald and Marie. He is survived by his wife, Renee Jacobson; his children; and a host of family and friends that will miss his dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Joseph Bulinski
May 17, 2018
Joseph A. Bulinski, 53, of Arnold, MO, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born July 9, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, to James and Zita Bulinski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
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...

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC
We post our collection of online obituaries for Springfield and Green County, Missouri. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.
