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Leah Alma Martinez
Jul 7, 2017
Leah Alma Martinez, age 13, of Springfield, MO, passed from this life July 7, 2017. Leah was born January 13, 2004, in Coffeyville, KS, to Michelle Parrish and Senen Martinez. She is survived by her grandparents and guardians, John and Colleen Parrish; mother, Michelle (Parrish) Hernadez; brother, Sergio Vasquez; sister, Syuri Hernadez; and her great-grandparents. Visitation will be held from...
Herbert Hans Peters
Jul 7, 2017
Herbert Hans Peters was born April 21, 1932 in Lester, IA to Hans and Christine Peters. In 1938, the family moved to their own farm near May City where he grew up doing chores and working on the farm. His service in the Army from 1954-56 was spent primarily in...
Joseph Carl Owrey
Jul 7, 2017
Joseph "Joey" Carl Owrey, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 7, 2017. He was born March 16, 1954, in Springfield, MO, to Carl and Peggy Owrey. Graveside services will be held in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, time is pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Alfred Glen Newsom
Jul 6, 2017
Alfred Glen Newsom, 59, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 6, 2017. He was born in Garden Grove, CA, July 25, 1957, to Alfred and Marguerittie Newsom. Service time is pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services,
Joshua Charles Overath
Jul 5, 2017
Joshua Charles Overath died peacefully in Barnes Hospital on July 5, 2017, in St. Louis Missouri at the age of 39. Joshua is survived by his mother, Rosa Overath, Springfield, Missouri; and brother, Jacob Overath and wife Tiffiny Overath, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Christopher Overath, Bettendorf, Iowa. Joshua was...
Patricia Alice Wood
Jul 4, 2017
Patricia Alice Wood, 89, of Republic, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Brattleboro, VT, to Ernest and Alice Wright. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Paul Leroy Weaver
Jul 4, 2017
Paul Leroy Weaver, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 4, 2017. He was born August 7, 1941, in Easton, PA, to Paul and Mildred Weaver. Paul proudly served in the US Navy during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He also loved photography. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Barbara Ellis. Paul is survived by his...
Helen Sophia Fisher
Jul 4, 2017
Helen Sophia Fisher, 83, of Strafford, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born on June 12, 1934, to Willard Winslow (Gus) and Rose Baxter in Flint, Michigan. Helen married the love of her life, Leroy Fisher, on November 16, 1951, they enjoyed 65 years together. Helen worked at...
Michael David Bottchen
Jul 1, 2017
Michael David Bottchen, 67, of Cabool, MO, passed away July 1, 2017. He was born in St. Louis, MO, to Matthew and Marie Bottchen. A private Celebration of Michael's life will be held in Cabool, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Patricia Rinaldi
Jun 30, 2017
Patricia (Tricia/Trish) Ann Rinaldi, 58, passed away in her home in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday June 30th, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Patricia was born on September 9th, 1958 to parents, Janet (Eves) Patterson and Edward Patterson. She graduated in 1976 from Parkway North High school in St. Louis, Missouri and received a Diploma in Nursing from...
Jerrel Linn Franks
Jun 30, 2017
Jerrel Linn Franks, 66, of Monett, MO, passed away June 30, 2017. He was born November 26, 1950, in West Plains, MO, to Clifford and Irene Franks. Services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Roman Paul Weber
Jun 27, 2017
Roman Paul Weber, 87 years old, of Highlandville, MO, passed away June 27, 2017, at home. Roman, son of Frank and Susan Weber, was born November 14, 1929, in Waite Park, Minnesota, at his parents' home.
Roman joined the U.S. Navy in in 1946. He served 4 years as...
Hazel Ann Hammett
Jun 27, 2017
Hazel Ann (Burns) Hammett, 70, of Forsyth, Missouri, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend left her corruptible body for her incorruptible one on June 27, 2017. Hazel was born in Taneyville, MO, where she lived for most of her life. She was a bright light with a ready smile, a helping hand and the most compassionate heart to all...
Cecil Wayne Torbet
Jun 24, 2017
Cecil Wayne Torbet, 87, of Corvallis, OR, passed away June 24, 2017. He was born November 24, 1929, in Mitchell, SD, to Elmer and Nellie Torbet. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Thomas Marion Cantrell
Jun 24, 2017
Thomas Marion Cantrell, 86, of Aurora, MO, passed away June 24, 2017. He was born November 23, 1930, in Seymour, MO, to George and Sallie Cantrell. Services will be held at 1 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017, in the Liberty Cemetery, Seymour, MO with full Military Honors.
Juanita Wakefield
Jun 23, 2017
Juanita (Ipock) Wakefield left her weary, earthly body and departed this life on June 23, 2017. She was ready to go. We know that she is now in the presence of her Savior and a host of loved ones whom she has greatly missed for so long. She was born July 22, 1935, in Cedar Gap, Missouri, to Walter and...
Evelyn Evon Norman
Jun 23, 2017
?Evelyn Norman, 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. Beloved wife of Dennis Norman; and mother of Kayleen Davis and Dennis Norman, Jr. She was a devoted Christian and believed in God as her heavenly Father.
She was born in Winnebago, NE, to Nora and John...
Bruce Edward Willis
Jun 19, 2017
Bruce Edward Willis, 62, of Licking, Missouri, passed away June 19th, 2017, he was born in Houston, Missouri, to EmerLees Francis (Meeker) Willis and Ervin Arthur Willis of St. James, Arkansas He is survived by siblings, Barbara, Wanda, Marilyn, Mike, Jimmy and Bill; nieces and nephew, LaShae, Cassandra, Blythe and two kids, Kari and Kurry "Bub", and a lifelong friend...
Helen Wilhelmina Worcester
Jun 18, 2017
Helen Wilhelmina Worcester, 92, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 18, 2017. She was born April 16, 1925, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to Jack and Alice Galloway. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Ronald Wayne Clemens
Jun 14, 2017
Ronald Wayne Clemens, born in Independence, Missouri, passed on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Ronnie joins his father, Donald Clemens; brother, Jim Case; and many other loved ones. Ronnie's mother, Betty and her husband Stanley Edgar; Ronnie's only child, Stefanie and husband John Offutt, invite all family and friends to join them in saying good-bye to a much loved, Son, Father,...

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