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James Martin Gramm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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