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Wayne Adams
Sep 1, 2016
Wayne Adams, 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 1, 2016. He was born in St. Louis, MO, February 25, 2016, to Willie and Marnett Adams. He was a member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in St. Louis and a 20 year member of the Carpenter's Union. Wayne is survived by his two children, Quentin Adams and ...
Beatrice Louise Ganzer
Aug 31, 2016
Beatrice Louise Ganzer was born April 9, 1938, to a mother who passed away the day she was born and a dad she never knew. Bea spent her childhood with grandparents before embarking on her own at an early age. She traveled down a path full of trouble and was incarcerated for many years. Women from a Christian organization...
Rudy Araujo
Aug 30, 2016
Rudolph "Rudy" Araujo, of Springfield, MO, passed away at the age of 76, in the early morning hours of August 30, 2016.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at 6pm, Saturday, September 10th, at The Way Community Church, 903 W. Katella St, Springfield, MO.
Rudy was born July 8th, 1940, in Albuquerque,...
Agnes Mae Strawn
Aug 29, 2016
Agnes Mae Strawn, 55, of Miller, MO, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. She was born in Lansing, MI, September 20, 1960, to JB and Agnes Finch. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry Strawn; son, Ray Straw; and brothers, Dexter Finch, Tony Finch, and JB Finch Jr. Agnes is survived by her daughter-in-law, Melinda Strawn;...
Charles Nelson Webb
Aug 27, 2016
Charles Nelson Webb, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 27, 2016. He was born November 18, 1939, in Springfield, MO, to Chelsey and Leah Webb. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
John Edward Harman
Aug 25, 2016
John Harman, 62, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was born in Santa Paula, California, on March 13, 1954. He was the son of the late Wesley and Bettye (Bishop) Harman. John is survived by his four children, Erica Harman of Oxnard, California, Justin Harman of Springfield, Missouri, Kasie Harman of Republic,...
Kenneth Elmer Whitford
Aug 24, 2016
Kenneth E. Whitford, 72, of Forsyth, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was born in Lansing, MI, August 30, 1943, to Kenneth and Bertha Whitford. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
George "Bud" William Lentz
Aug 23, 2016
George "Bud" William Lentz, 80, of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born in Kenosha County, WI, October 15, 1935, to Leo and Geraldine Lentz. He owned and operated Bud's Repair in Bristol, WI, and in Mt Vernon, MO, for 17 years. He also worked for Navistar for nearly 28 years. Bud had a ...
Zachary James Winter
Aug 14, 2016
Zachary James Winter, 21, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born December 3, 1994, to James Winter and Sherrie Winter in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Kickapoo High School in 2013 where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He attended Missouri State University as health conditions permitted. He was...
David Earl Wortham
Aug 14, 2016
David Wortham entered into eternal peace August 14, 2016, at home in Springfield, MO, He was a former resident of Jonesboro, AR.
David was born June 19, 1959, to Bobby and Barbara Wortham and Peggy Johnston.  David was married to Cindy Horn Wortham and a 1977 graduate of Nettleton High School. ...
Timothy Ralph Geithman
Aug 13, 2016
Timothy Ralph Geithman, 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born February 8, 1947, in Ft. Sheridan, IL, to Ralph and Dorothy Geithman.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Geithman; his three children, Timothy Geithman, Kimberly Hermann and Jamieson Geithman; grandchildren, Kyle Geithman, Paige Durham, Caitlyn Hermann, Megan...
Loretta Jane Janes
Aug 11, 2016
Loretta Jane James, 75, of Lead Hill, AR, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016. She was born in Holdenville, OK, September 6, 1940. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Dennis Lee Goeller
Aug 10, 2016
Dennis Goeller, 74, of Willard, MO left his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; Daniel Oscar and Esther Kathryn (Amaya) and his sister, Ladine. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Connie (DeRycke-Bourassa); his children Robert (wife, Thess), Chris (wife, Stacey), Justin...
Lyle William Benson
Aug 9, 2016
Lyle William Benson, 66, of Long Lane, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was born in Detroit, MI, November 4, 1949, to Lyle and Margaret Benson.
Lyle served in the United States Army in Vietnam. After returning home, he went on to graduate summa cum laude from Wayne State.
Lyle had a wonderful...
Roger Goben Taylor
Aug 9, 2016
Roger Goben Taylor, 73, passed away in his home in Springfield, MO, Tuesday afternoon August 9 th, 2016. He was born April 26 th, 1943, in Richmond, CA. He will forever be in the hearts of his family he left behind, his wife, Shari Taylor; son, Roger Taylor II; and daughter, Shonda Gordon; 3 grandchildren, Kristopher Gordon, Dylan Taylor, and...
Richard Dean Burt
Aug 8, 2016
Richard Dean Burt of Springfield, Mo, left his earthly home after a lengthy illness August 8th, 2016. He was born May 27, 1941, in Nashville, Kansas. He wed the love of his life, Alice Marie, on October 9, 1981, in Garden City, Kansas. He will forever be loving remembered by those who he left behind, his wife, Alice Marie Burt...
Story M Montgomery
Aug 8, 2016
Story M. Montgomery, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. She was born in St. Louis, MO, April 2, 1946 to Houston and Lucille Montgomery. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM, Friday, August 19, 2016, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Ricky Dean Hainline
Aug 6, 2016
Rick Hainline, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 6, 2016, after a short illness. Rick was born in Fremont, Nebrask to Dick & Joan Hainline. Rick was preceded in death by his son, Bradford; and his mother, Joan. Rick is survived by his wife, Kathie; son, Zach; father, Dick; brother, Randy; and sister, Kim; grandchildren, Taylor, Ian, Jensen and...
Randle Earl Clark
Aug 5, 2016
Randy E. Clark was born Jan. 13, 1961, in Seattle, Wash., and died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, after a year-long battle with cancer with his wife, Shirley Ann, by his side. He passed peacefully to the waiting arms of Jesus.
Randy's faith in the Lord was very deep. Randy loved to sing and testify in church about...
Shirley Barbary Thurman
Aug 5, 2016
Shirley Barbary Thurman, 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. She was born February 23, 1934, in Longrun, MO, to Johnnie and Florence Simpson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

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