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John Albert Beckham

John Albert Beckham

Jun 10, 2018

John Albert Beckham, 74, of Salem, MO, passed away June 10, 2018. He was born December 13, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to John and Martha.

James David Rushing

James David Rushing

Jun 7, 2018

James David Rushing, 37, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born February 17, 1981, in Fort Knox, KY, to Gary and Suni Rushing. He is survived by his three children, Bailey Rushing, Dominic Rushing and Peyton Rushing; parents, Gary and Suni; brother, Mike Rushing and wife Heather; wife, Amanda Rushing; mother of his two...

Robert Dennis Brown

Robert Dennis Brown

Jun 4, 2018

Robert Dennis Brown, Jr, 61, passed away June 4, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born March 31, 1957, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Robert and Beulah (Bandy) Brown.

Denny grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High School in Carlsbad in...

Gladys Marie Gibson

Gladys Marie Gibson

Jun 2, 2018

Gladys Marie Gibson, 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 2, 2018. She was born February 20, 1939, in Springfield, MO, to Buck and Wilmetta Riley. She was married to Howard G. Gibson on April 19, 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents, two brothers, two sisters, one grandson, and one great grandson. Marie is survived...

Lavonne M. Blanton

Lavonne M. Blanton

Jun 1, 2018

LaVonne Marie Blanton, 79, of Stockton, MO, passed away June 1, 2018. She was born January 21, 1939, in Fort Yates, ND. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Judy Kay Ruckman

Judy Kay Ruckman

May 30, 2018

Judy Kay Ruckman, 71, of Springfield, MO, went to her heavenly home on May 30, 2018. She was born June 16, 1946, in Lyons, KS, to John Callison and Alice Speer.

Judy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. There is not much she wouldn't do for her kids and grandkids. She loved to crochet and...

Elizabeth M Loughridge

Elizabeth M Loughridge

May 29, 2018

Elizabeth M. Loughridge, 55, of Cabool, MO, passed away May 29, 2018. She was born June 8, 1962.

Dawn Lorraine Papke

Dawn Lorraine Papke

May 28, 2018

Dawn Lorraine Papke, 61, of St. Louis, MO, passed away May 28, 2018. She was born April 17, 1957, in Hawthorne, NV, to Don and Thyra Brown. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Papke. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Charles Anthony Gallegos

Charles Anthony Gallegos

May 28, 2018

Charles Anthony "Tony" Gallegos, 62, of Joplin, MO, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born March 26, 1956, in Monte Vista, CO, to Phillip and Alice Gallegos.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Toby Valdez, Jim Santiago Valdez, Ralph Valdez, and Barbara Martinez....

Andy Eugene Carter, Jr

Andy Eugene Carter, Jr

May 27, 2018

Andy E. Carter, Jr., age 64, of Seymour, MO, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Andy was born April 17, 1954, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Interboro Senior High School in 1972. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years.

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Martha Jo Dynek

Martha Jo Dynek

May 23, 2018

Martha Jo Dynek, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 23, 2018. She was born February 2, 1942, in Baraboo, WI, to Wilbur and Enga Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Dynek. Martha is survived by her children and grandchildren. Services will be held in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Date and Time Pending. Arrangements have been...

Faith Christine Benner

Faith Christine Benner

May 21, 2018

Faith Christine Benner, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away May 21, 2018. She was born May 8, 1961, in Lewistown, PA to Rev. Park Benner and Florence Benner.

Faith graduated from Morgantown High School in West Virginia, as well as Morgantown Beauty Academy before attending...

Bernel George Ingram

Bernel George Ingram

May 20, 2018

Bernel George Ingram, 90, of Ava, MO, passed away May 20, 2018. He was born September 27, 1927, in Hilo, MO, the son of Maggie Ingram. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

"J.D." Jamie Darnell Roberson

"J.D." Jamie Darnell Roberson

May 20, 2018

Jamie Darnell (J.D.) Roberson, of Bolivar, MO died on May 20, 2018, at the age of 36 years, 3 weeks. J.D. was born on April 29, 1982 in Sikeston, MO, to Tina Roberson and James Welch. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. J.D. enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, fixing vehicles and stereo...

Patricia Ann Thompson

Patricia Ann Thompson

May 18, 2018

Patricia Ann Thompson, 76, Mercer, PA, passed away May 18, 2018. She was born April 16, 1942, in Franklin, PA. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Clair Eugene Thompson; son, Thomas Eugene Thompson; and baby Thompson. She is survived by her children, Jean Ann Thompson, Gary Lee Thompson, and Tammie Mae Thompson; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and...

Steven Jacobson

Steven Jacobson

May 17, 2018

Steven Jacobson, 57, of Nixa, MO, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Gerald and Marie. He is survived by his wife, Renee Jacobson; his children; and a host of family and friends that will miss his dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Joseph Bulinski

Joseph Bulinski

May 17, 2018

Joseph A. Bulinski, 53, of Arnold, MO, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born July 9, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, to James and Zita Bulinski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

John Phillip Essex

John Phillip Essex

May 17, 2018

John Phillip Essex, 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born March 21, 1936, in Springfield, MO, to Smith and Ruth Essex. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Essex. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Larry Allen Rice

Larry Allen Rice

May 14, 2018

Larry Allen Rice, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 14, 2018. He was born August 20, 1943, in Palo Alto, CA, to Richard and Georgia Rice. Larry proudly served in the United States Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Donnie Ray Wilson

Donnie Ray Wilson

May 12, 2018

Donnie Ray Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2018. He had been very ill for a long time from many health issues. He was preceded in death by father and mother many years before and two sons, Bobby and Patrick.

He is survived by his son, Donnie Lee Wilson; daughter-in-law, Doris A Wilson; son,...

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