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Katherine Ann Gramm
Feb 3, 2018
Katherine Ann (Humphrey) Gramm, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 3, 2018. She was born November 4, 1947, in Shreveport, LA, to Lowell and Bessie Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gramm Sr; sons, Martin Leon Gramm and James "Jimmy" Martin Gramm Jr; her parents, Lowell and Bessie Humphrey; and brother, Robert Earl Humphrey....
John Rousseau
Feb 1, 2018
John Kelly Holbrook Rousseau, 48, of Allen, TX, passed away February 1, 2018 while in Mercy Hospital. He was born in Houston, TX, October 6, 1969. He is survived by his fiancée, Debbie Kemp; father, Art Rousseau; children, Amanda, Michael and James; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...
Tracy Lynn Wagner
Jan 31, 2018
Tracy Lynn Wagner, 36, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was born in Flint, MI, May 29, 1981, to Richard and Lynn Hall. She is survived by her husband, Jacob; and her parents. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Reginald Parker Irish
Jan 31, 2018
Reginald Parker Irish, 57, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 31, 2018. He was born December 2, 1960, in Burlington, VT, to Richard and Lillian Irish. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Rhonda Faye Getman-Kolb
Jan 27, 2018
Rhonda Faye Getman-Kolb, 44, of Springfield, MO passed away January 27, 2018. She was born August 3, 1973, in Branson, MO, to Leroy and Joann. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Darren Kolb; and children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Jesse William Smith
Jan 26, 2018
Jesse William Smith, 74, of Marion, IL, passed away January 26, 2018. He was born September 7, 1943 in Creal Springs, IL to Molly and Clinton Smith.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Rosalyn (Lyn); grandchildren Tristin Potter, Michelle Dehn-LaMaide, and...
Carolyn Erlene Franklin
Jan 26, 2018
Carolyn Erlene Franklin, 50, of Taneyville, MO, passed away January 26, 2018. She is born December 13, 1967, to Leon and Wilma Price. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Franklin; and her children and grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Juanice Lezette Gray
Jan 24, 2018
Juanice Lezette Gray, 78, of Republic, MO, formerly of Benton, AR, passed away, January 24, 2018. She was born in Bauxite, AR, to Arlie and Irene Kerr. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Sullivan, two husbands, Bonnie Sullivan and Tommy Gray; and her parents. Juanice is survived by her cousin, Penny Strain; and many other family members....
Patricia Ann Morrison
Jan 23, 2018
Patricia Ann Morrison, 55, of Rockaway Beach, MO, passed away January 23, 2018. She was born February 9, 1962, in Seattle, WA, to Merle and Sharon "Sue". She is survived by her mother, Sue James. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Peggy Sue Files
Jan 23, 2018
Peggy Sue Files, 74, of Marshfield, MO, passed away January 23, 2018. She was born June 21, 1943, in Neoga, Il, to John and Nellie. Arrangements have bee entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Dora Mae Mcbrayer
Jan 21, 2018
Dora Mae McBrayer passed away January 21, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield following a long illness. Dora was born February 20, 1937, in North Carolina, the daughter of Samuel Perry Andrews and Nancy Cansadie (Shipman) Andrews. Dora was a homemaker and loved to play cards and watch Bob Ross paint on TV....
Ronald Jay Falcon
Jan 21, 2018
Ronald Jay Falcon, 71, of Nixa, MO, passed away January 21, 2018. He was born September 26, 1946, in Mechanicsburg, PA, to Anthony and Louise Falcon. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; and children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Sharon "Sheryl" Fuqua-Pequignot
Jan 19, 2018
Sharon "Sheryl"Â Fuqua-Pequignot, 51, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 19, 2018. She was born February 18, 1966, in Springfield, MO, to Earl and Rose Stacey. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marie Davenport; and brother, Darrell "Buster" Fuqua. Sheryl is survived by her husband, Donnie Pequignot; daughter, Harley Welch; grandson, Kyren Welch; siblings, Jack "Bud"...
Frank Paul Garrison
Jan 18, 2018
Frank Paul Garrison, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away January 18, 2018. He was born December 20, 1951, in Springfield, MO, to Alfred and Norma Garrison. He served in the US Navy. Frank was a general contractor and the lead singer of many bands. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Garrison; and his parents. Frank is...
Dale G. Knowles
Jan 18, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Dale (Dolores) Knowles, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, announces her passing on January 18th, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born on January 18th, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wallace and Fern VanVorous and was the eldest of eight children. She wed Max Knowles in...
Joyce Joanne Reed
Jan 17, 2018
Joyce Joanne Reed, 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 17, 2018. She was born April 21, 1934, in San Antonio, TX, to John and Ora Wade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Reed; son, Jessi Johnson; and her parents. She is survived by her children, Virginia Dianne Johnson, NJ, Victoria Willms and husband Michael, TX,...
Jesse Alan Andrews
Jan 17, 2018
Jesse Alan Andrews, 30, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 17, 2018. He was born January 27, 1987, in Springfield, MO, to Robert and Bobbie Jean Andrews. Jesse loved the outdoors, being in the woods, his family and God. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Robert Andrews, Jim Sneed and Evelyn. Jesse is survived by his...
Lavita Gayle Bower
Jan 17, 2018
LaVita Gayle Bower, 59, of Walnut Grove, MO, passed away January 17, 2018. She was born October 19, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, to Clyde and Frances Worsham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Denzel Joe Bever
Jan 17, 2018
Denzel Joe Bever, 90, of Ash Grove, MO, passed away January 17, 2018. He was born August 15, 1927, in MO, to Joseph and Nadine Bever. Military Honors will be held at 1 PM, Friday, February 9, 2018, in the National Cemetery, 1702 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804.
Arthur Lee Turner
Jan 15, 2018
Arthur L. Turner of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully January 15, 2018. He was born October 6, 1955 to Rev. Othello and Lucille Turner in Racine, WI. He graduated from Horlick High and Phoenix College. He served in the U.S. Army.
Arthur had a passion for serving the Lord...

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