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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...
Mary Furedy
Apr 15, 2018
Mary Furedy, 78, of Rogersville, MO, passed away April 15, 2018. She was born March 15, 1940, in Budapest, Hungary, to Simon and Maria Gyula. Private graveside services will be held in the Palmetto Cemetery of Rogersville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Nancy Mae Bredell
Apr 15, 2018
Nancy Bredell, 75, of Lebanon, MO, passed away April 15, 2018. She was born December 27, 1942, in Whitefish, MT, to Richard and Betty Snyder.
Nancy loved her family and was very proud of her husband, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed working on crafts, painting, creating stained glass, and spending summers making memories...
Linda Faye Compton
Apr 14, 2018
Linda Faye Compton, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 14, 2018. She was born September 24, 1947, in Springfield, MO, to Emery and Mary Altic. She is survived by her children and grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Patsy Anne Means
Apr 14, 2018
Patsy Anne Means, 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 14, 2018. She was born November 19, 1934, in Springfield, MO, to Ralph and Etta Clifton. She is survived by her children and grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Doris Earle Mcglothlin
Apr 10, 2018
Doris Earle "Huff" McGlothlin was born May 14, 1938 in Oxford, North Carolina to Baxter and Margaret "Bumpas" Huff and left this life peacefully on the morning of April 10, 2018 with her oldest daughter at her side.
Doris graduated from Montreat Christian College in 1958. Then moved to...
Ronald Duane Howell
Apr 9, 2018
Ronald Duane Howell, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018. Ron was born December 7, 1944 in Muncie, Indiana. The son of Dorwin and Mary Howell.
Ron and Nila were married for over 51 years. Together they had four children. Ron is survived by daughters; Sharon...
James Michael Alsup
Apr 2, 2018
James Michael Alsup, 62, of Brighton, MO, passed away April 2, 2018. He was born March 20, 1956, in West Plains, MO, to Barton and Naomi Alsup. He married Connie Burch on August 15, 1975 in Salem, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Mike is survived by his wife,...

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