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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Annette Juliana Burden
Jul 9, 2018
Annette Juliana Burden, 48, of Florissant, MO, passed away July 9, 2018. She was born January 28, 1970.
Keith Richard Clark
Jul 9, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of Mr. Keith Clark from this world. Born to Glen and Mildred Clark in September of 1937, he lived and farmed with his brothers Don and Alton (Bud) and a sister Betty in northeast Nebraska. In 1962 he married his lifelong love Starlyn (Robinson) Clark. They honored their vows tenaciously,...
Sharon Kay Lewis
Jul 8, 2018
Sharon Robinson Lewis, 65 of Springfield, MO, passed away on July 8, 2018. She was born at Zenor, MO, Webster County, on December 5, 1952, the daughter of William "Bill" and Vava (Wilson) Robinson. On August 7, 1980, she was united in marriage with Charles Lewis, who preceded her in death.
Richard Lee Shelton
Jul 8, 2018
Richard Lee Shelton, 55, of Park Hills, MO, passed away July 8, 2018. He was born October 27, 1962, in Cleveland OH, to Jordan and Ruby Shelton.
John M. Felder
Jul 6, 2018
John Marsland Felder, 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 6, 2018. He was born August 24, 1952, in Portland, OR Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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