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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....
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...

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