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Bruce Brand
Jan 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bruce Brand who left us far too soon on January 2, 2026. Born on July 24, 1964, Bruce led a life abundant with love, laughter, and admiration from all who knew him.
Bruce graduated from high school in Purdy, Missouri, in 1982 and went on...
William Finders
Jan 1, 2026
William "Bill" Jay Finders, 74, of Everton, MO passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born October 1, 1951, to Ervan and Donna Finders in Omaha, NE.
Bill enjoyed being outdoors; hunting, fishing and going to the races. He was a mechanic by trade and loved everything about cars. He was also a big fan of...
Jean Homer
Jan 1, 2026
With hearts full of faith and gratitude to God, we announce the passing of Glorious Jean Homer, age 84, who peacefully went home to the Lord on January 1, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
From an early age, Jean was grounded in faith and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
Jean was born to...
Shannon Mitchell
Dec 31, 2025
Shannon Dwayne Mitchell, 61, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born June 21, 1964, to Melton and Mary Mitchell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Michael Creson
Dec 29, 2025
Michael Eugene Creson, 75, of Bolivar, MO passed away Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born October 27, 1950, to Vada Creson in Christian County, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Melanie Martin
Dec 28, 2025
Melanie Renee Martin, 51, of Laquey, MO passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Springfield, MO. She was born on July 4, 1974, to Thomas and Ellen Page in Dover, NJ.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Lea Ann Coffelt
Dec 28, 2025
Lea Ann Coffelt, 76, of Hollister, MO passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born March 28, 1949, in Kansas City, KS. She was adopted by her loving parents Reid and Margaret Arnold.
Lea Ann spent her first 8 years in the tiny town of Milan, KS until her parents picked up and moved to the...
Pamela Escalante
Dec 27, 2025
Pamela Elaine Escalante, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away December 27, 2025. She was born in Arkansas, March 23, 1951, to Rex and Gladys House.
Pam was an incredibly talented artist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Keith House; husband, Al Escalante; and son, Rocky Escalante.
Pam is survived by...
Gilbert Boden
Dec 26, 2025
Gilbert Eugene Boden, known as "Gil," was born on October 28, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William Eugene Boden and Gilberta Leona (Bond) Boden. He passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, after a long illness.
Gil was raised in Maryland Heights, Missouri, where he graduated from Pattonville High School in 1965. It...
Margaret Skinner
Dec 25, 2025
Margaret Ann Skinner, 72, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was born October 5, 1953, to John and Edna Wagner.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Janet Voight
Dec 21, 2025
Janet Lea Voight, 87, of Nixa, MO passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born May 5, 1938, to James and Helen Grossboll.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Norbert T. Voight; her daughter, Yvonne Joy Moushon; and son-in-law, Mike Duchene.
Janet is survived by her three children, Donna Hunter and husband...
Roger Wilson
Dec 21, 2025
Roger Glen Wilson, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born May 29, 1968, to Rodger and Carolyn Wilson in Emporia, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Nicolle Johnston
Dec 21, 2025
Nicolle "Nikki" LeaAnn Johnston, 44, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born December 7, 1981, to John and Linda Johnston.
Nikki is survived by her parents; her siblings, Lindsay and Zach Johnston; her nephew, Gryffin Wyatt Johnston; her niece, Reagen Johnston; and a host of other family and friends....
Marcel Gentry
Dec 19, 2025
Marcel Gentry, 74, of Galena, MO passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born December 22, 1950, to Elmer and Letha Gentry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Rodney Ingerson
Dec 19, 2025
Rodney Keith Ingerson, 89, of Springfield, MO made his transition on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born September 3, 1936, to Bruce and Madge Ingerson in Huron, South Dakota.
After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, where he served four years and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant, he worked as a military contractor on...
Joel Curless
Dec 18, 2025
Joel "Joe" Ray Curless, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born June 10, 1963, to Donald and Leliah (Moutray) Curless of Palmyra, MO. Joe is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Heather Sutton and Kristin Curless; and brothers, Jerry and Jim Curless.
Following a twenty-year career, Joe retired from the Missouri...
Audie Dickens
Dec 18, 2025
Audie Loren Dickens, 79, of Buffalo, MO passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born May 17, 1946, to Claude and Jeweldean Dickens in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Julia Rivera
Dec 17, 2025
Julia Rivera, born December 12th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by loved ones.
Julia worked as a pharmacist for many years and was known for her humor, quick wit, and love for her family and friends. She enjoyed trying new restaurants, arts and crafts, had a passion for painting, and traveling to explore new places.
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Tomie Evel
Dec 17, 2025
Tomie Edward Evel, 81, of Buffalo, MO passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born January 27, 1944, to Charles and Elnora Evel in Louisville, KY.
Tomie was a hardworking man. He made a living driving a truck, but he could drive anything and enjoyed doing it. He did not like to sit around; whether he...
Connie Dugger
Dec 16, 2025
Connie Sue Dugger, 55, of Humansville, Mo passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025. She was born October 23, 1970, to Joe and Kathryn Dugger in Springfield, Mo.
She passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Connie lived a life full of laughter, and deep devotion to those she loved. Her warmth, humor, and...

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