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Loretta Mae Colston
Aug 29, 2017
Loretta Mae Colston, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 29, 2017. She was born July 27, 1942, in Fresno, CA, to Lawrence and Edna Boswell. She served for many years as a Missionette Director in California and worked for Cox South in Springfield. Loretta was always crocheting and loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her...
Bernard Thomas Jordan
Aug 28, 2017
Bernard Thomas Jordan, born to Edith (Kight)Â Cogar and Bernard Jordan in Grantsville, West Virginia on April 5th, 1931 passed peacefully at his home in Springfield, Missouri on Monday, August 28th, 2017 at the age of 86. A strong work ethic lead to many achievements throughout Bernard's life. During the Korean War, he served in the Marine Corps and attained...
Jerrod Timothy Floyd
Aug 25, 2017
Jerrod Timothy Floyd, 41, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Batesville, AR, passed away August 25, 2017. He was born in Batesville, AR, July 7, 1976, to Carl and Rosemary Floyd.
Jerrod was a kind-hearted, gentle, fun-loving, witty and funny person who always tried to make a difference when he could. He was so proud of being...
Michael Duane Bolin
Aug 24, 2017
Michael Duane Bolin, age 58, passed away August 24, 2017, in Clever, MO. He was born December 6, 1958, in Branson, MO, to Dorrell K. and Marilyn (Ronchetto) Bolin. Michael attended Nixa Schools. He was a lover of the outdoors and especially loved to float the river. He was a roofer by trade but to all who knew him, he...
Kenny Lee Carpenter
Aug 24, 2017
Kenny Lee Carpenter, 72, of Nixa, MO, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born October 10, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Jesse and Marguerite Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne (Louise) Carpenter; and survived by his brother Butch (Carol) Carpenter. He married Cathie Kae Arnold August 21, 1964 in Plattssmouth, NE....
James Leroy Finn
Aug 24, 2017
On August 24, 2017, James "Jim" LeRoy Finn of Ozark, MO, passed from this life at age 63. Jim was dearly loved by his wife, Anita, of 35 years; children, Alicia & Bill Krohn, Carter & Traci Rohmiller, Ryan Finn, Mary & Jeremiah Johnston, and Ann Finn; grandchildren, Brett, Shelby, Piper, Chloe', Ella, Elizabeth, Leona, Grayson, Izabell, Shepherd, Miah, and...
Lance Christopher Smith
Aug 20, 2017
Lance Christopher Smith, was born June 25th, 1981, in Springfield, Missouri, to Rosetta Marie Smith and Kevin Lloyd Martin. Lance attended Central High school.
Lance enjoyed boxing, writing and singing songs, drawing, spending time with family; especially with his daughter, Nevaeh,...
Edgar Leroy Johnson
Aug 18, 2017
On Friday, August 18th, 2017;Â Leroy succumbed to the effects of his various illnesses and passed on from this life to be with our Lord. Leroy was dearly loved by Paula, his wife of 30 years; children, Brenda (Roy), Janice (Kevin), Brian (Lisa); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several loyal and caring friends and neighbors. Leroy lived his life with...
Daniel H. Franklin
Aug 17, 2017
Daniel (Dan) H Franklin, 66, of Battlefield, MO, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born February 11, 1951, in Pontiac, MI, to Cecil and Helen Franklin. Dan enjoyed life and encouraged friends and family to do the same. He always had a suggestion of a game to play, a place to visit, or a recipe to try!...
Laura Ilene East
Aug 16, 2017
Laura Ilene East, 72, of Mount Vernon, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was born February 10, 1945, in Greenfield, MO, to Esper and Ona Ryals. A celebration of Laura's life will be held at a later date in Mount Vernon, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Richard A Fields
Aug 16, 2017
Richard A. Fields, 77, of Mountain Grove, MO, formerly of Lebanon, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born August 30, 1939, in Ozone, AR, to Cleadus and Lois Fields. A Celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Sonja Veronica Christy
Aug 12, 2017
Sonja Veronica Christy, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 12, 2017. She was born September 23, 1953, in Hannibal, MO, to Albert and Gertrude Minor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Thomas Lee Johnson
Aug 12, 2017
Thomas (Pops) Lee Johnson, age 80, passed away on August 12, 2017, in Cox South Hospital. He was born August 31, 1936, in Imboden, AR. He left school early to go work in the fields, moved to Springfield, MO in 1961, went to work for Springfield Canning Company and Hickory Hills Country Club where he retired after 35 years. He...
Richard Dean Freeman
Aug 9, 2017
Richard Dean Freeman, 52, of Hunter, MO, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away at home, Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born December 7, 1964, in Springfield, MO, to Robert and Linda Freeman. He loved Bass fishing, collecting things like guns, coins, and knives, finding deals at yard sales, CB radios, and visiting the casino....
Larry B Tindall
Aug 7, 2017
Larry Tindall, 79, Springfield, died Monday, August 7th at Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care after a long illness. Larry graduated in 1956 from Central Senior High School. He worked over 30 years at Cottage Veterinary Hospital. Larry loved gardening and enjoyed sharing his harvest with others. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Vivian Tindall. He is...
Lillie Mae Gilmore
Aug 6, 2017
Lillie Mae was born at home in Chicago, Illinois, to her parents Lulu Smith Clark and George Clark on December 28, 1922. She had one half-sister, Merle, and three brothers: John Clark, Lloyd Clark, and her youngest brother, George Clark.
She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Parker High School in 1940. She met and married...
Alicia Jean Waite
Aug 6, 2017
Alicia Jean (Brauza) Waite, 76, of Nixa, MO, passed away Sunday, August, 6, 2017. She was born March 1, 1941, in Farmington, ME, to Edward and Myrla Brauza. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Libby Jean Helms
Aug 2, 2017
Libby Jean Helms, 51, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 2, 2017, at Mercy Hospital. Libby was born January 6, 1966, to the late Pattie Jo Harris. Libby was a loving mother of 4 children. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike Borg, on June 30, 2014. Libby is survived by her husband, Danny Bell; son, Chris Lane;...
Brenda Lynn Stahl
Aug 2, 2017
B eloved mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, and friend. She had the wildest heart and the most free spirit. She was strong, passionate, protective, adventurous, kind, forgiving, fearless, ambitious, compassionate, and artistic. She had a smile that rarely left her face and a heart that loved unconditionally. Life brought her many obstacles, and she overcame them all. Her memories...
Owen David Mason
Aug 1, 2017
Owen David Mason, 72, of Granby, MO, passed away Tuesday, August, 1, 2017. He was born March 16, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

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