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Gordon William Hatton, Jr
Aug 1, 2017
Gordon William Hatton, Jr., 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 1, 2017. He was born January 3, 1961, in Philadelphia, PA, to Gordon and Dorothy Hatton. Gordon will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Howard Edward Ables
Jul 31, 2017
Howard Edward Ables of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. He was born September 12, 1958, in MI, to Howard and Helen Ables. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
David Curtis Lemen, Jr.
Jul 28, 2017
David Curtis Lemen, Jr., 58, of Republic, MO, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born March 19, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to David and Rita Lemen. He proudly served in the United States Navy for many years. Family and friends will have a gathering at a later date to celebrate David's life. Arrangments have been entrusted to...
Julie Ann Hofstatter
Jul 27, 2017
Julie Ann Hofstatter, 62, of Springfield passed away July 27th, 2017. Born January 24th, 1955 in Springfield, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents Earnest Edwin Dickey and Elva Imogene Dickey, brother Edwin Joe Dickey, and son Gary McCormack. She attended Central High School in Springfield, Mo. Julie enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and spoiling her...
Jennifer Garside
Jul 27, 2017
Jennifer Garside, age 26, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 27 2017, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on January 13th 1991, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Misty Jean (Kaune) Vogt and Robert George Garside.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Etta Kathryn Stewart
Jul 26, 2017
Etta Kathyrn Stewart, 92, of Willard, MO, passed away July 26, 2017. She was born in Morris, OK, to John and Lyla Kelley. Services were held in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Wilma Ivon Turner
Jul 24, 2017
Wilma Ivon Turner, 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born January 3, 1934, in Newport, AR, to Fred and Mabel Waddill.
Wilma enjoyed singing, playing the piano and researching family genealogy. She loved going to church and the fellowship of her church family....
Frank Lee Bailey
Jul 23, 2017
Frank Lee Bailey, 79 of Springfield, passed away at home with his wife (Madelyn) near his side on July 23rd, 2017. He was born April 14th, 1938, in Fresno, California, to Edward and Bonnie Bailey. As a plumber by trade, he was hired by Fasco Industries in Ozark, MO, to construct in the development and growth of the plant. He...
Joan Jay Pope
Jul 22, 2017
Joan Pope, 83, passed away peacefully in her home in Springfield, MO, Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, nana, sister, aunt and friend. J oan was born September 4, 1933, in New Jersey. She married the love of her life and soulmate, Bill Pope, on January 10, 1964. Her self-proclaimed proudest accomplishment was raising...
Faythe Joyce Byork
Jul 21, 2017
Faythe J. Byork, 96, was called to Our Lord, on July 21, 2017. Faythe was born to the late Gladys Smith on May 11, 1921 in Elmore, Minnesota. She lived her early life in her quaint hometown and later moved all over the country to many states from Minnesota to Connecticut, New York, Illinois, Iowa, California, Missouri, and Colorado, as...
Michelle Ann Deckard
Jul 20, 2017
Michelle Ann (Fowler) Deckard, 48, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 20, 2017. She was born August 10, 1968, in Coffeyville, KS, to Bruce and Lurena Fowler. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Thomas George Fischer
Jul 19, 2017
Thomas G. Fischer, 58 of Highlandville, MO, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, July 19th, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, George W. Fischer and mother, Margaret "Mitzie" (nee Wagner) Fischer. Thomas is survived by his sister, Anita (Bill) Hudson of Davenport, IA, nieces, Erika (Sean) List, of Davenport, IA, Allison (Jeffrey)...
Ruby Marnell Mcdaniel
Jul 18, 2017
Ruby Marnell McDaniel, 88, of Yellville, AR, passed away July 18, 2017. She was born September 1, 1928, in Tyler, TX, to Jerome and Lilly Roscoe. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Tonda Lynn Sellmeyer
Jul 17, 2017
Tonda Lynn Sellmeyer, 49, of Bolivar, MO, passed away July 17, 2017. She was born May 11, 1968, in Springfield, MO, to Lonnie and Sharon Hargis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
James Martin Gramm
Jul 16, 2017
James Martin Gramm Sr, 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 16, 2017. He was born March 24, 1934, in Springfield, MO, to John and Thelma Gramm. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Martin Leon Gramm; and brothers, Clifford Gramm and Jerry Gramm. James is survived by his wife, Katherine Gramm; children, James "Jimmy" Martin Gramm...
Bruce H. Richards
Jul 14, 2017
Bruce H. Richards, 78, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born in Minnesota January 4, 1939. Bruce proudly served in the United States Army. Services will be held in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Barbara Hutzler
Jul 12, 2017
Barbara Hutzler, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born August 13, 1943, in Pittsburg, PA. Services will be held in the First Baptist Church, 525 S. Ave, Springfield. Service date and time is pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Harold Dean Curry
Jul 12, 2017
Harold Dean Curry was born March 13, 1945, in Lawton, OK to Mildred Nadine Lemon & Harold George Curry. He was raised in the same home that Billy the Kid once lived. He had great pride in his Cherokee and Irish blood line. He was known for his love of wilderness survival, camping and fishing....
Billy Paul Hoggatt
Jul 11, 2017
Billy Paul Hoggatt, son of Paul Eugene and Peggy Belle (Matney) Hoggatt, was born October 13, 1957, in Woodland, California. He passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in his home, in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Cline and Alice Matney; and grandmother, Lacie McMannes. He is...
Barbara Lillian Schaefer
Jul 9, 2017
Barbara Lillian Schaefer, 82, of Marionville, MO, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Ozark Methodist Manor. She was born October 29, 1934, in Aurora, MO, to Wayne Richardson and Audra Austin.
She graduated from Marionville High School and went on to earn her Master's in Education from Drury....

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