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Franklin Michael Shetler
Jan 20, 2017
Franklin Michael "Mike" Shetler, 61, of Hollister, MO, passed away January 20, 2017. He was born in Kansas City, MO, to Clarence and Neville Shetler. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Pamela Ruth Lopez
Jan 18, 2017
Pamela Ruth Lopez, 72, of Battlefield, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born October 5, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Jack and Thelma Earnhardt. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Joe Earnhardt. Pamela is survived by her daughters, Carla Appleberry and Traci Williams; brothers, Robert Earnhardt, Victor Earnhardt and Mark Earnhardt; and grandchildren,...
Dr. Ken Leroy Palmer
Jan 16, 2017
Dr. Ken Leroy Palmer, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully January 16, 2017. He was born September 30, 1954, in Liberty, MO, to Dale and Elizabeth Palmer. Ken was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Neosho High School, Southwest Missouri State University, University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School and St. John's School of Nursing. He proudly served his country...
Karen Marie Thellman
Jan 16, 2017
Karen Marie Thellman, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 16, 2017. She was born December 11, 1952. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
James Lester Toohill
Jan 16, 2017
James Lester Toohill, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born in Port Chester, NY, December 27, 1944. He studied religion and archeology. He also loved and cared for horses. James was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife, Brenda, in 2014. He is survived by his step-son, Jamie Holdren; father-in-law,...
James "Chip" H. Aycock Iii
Jan 15, 2017
James "Chip" H. Aycock III, 58, Springfield, MO, formerly of Jonesboro and Batesville AR, passed away January 15, 2017, of pancreatic cancer in his home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Delores Aycock; sons, Casey Aycock and wife Amanda, Cody Aycock and fiancée Courtney Duncan and Cooper Aycock, all of Springfield,...
Sherry Elaine Gates
Jan 15, 2017
Sherry Elaine Gates, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Sherry was born October 28, 1960, to Robert C. Small and Jane A. Small in Vincennes, IN. Sherry attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, MO. As a child, she enjoyed riding motorcycles, water skiing, as well as many other outdoor activities. Sherry was married to...
Gail Maureen Simms
Jan 14, 2017
Gail Simms, 63, of Springfield, MO, died Saturday January 14th at home. Gail was born in Hartford, CT and she resided in MO for the past 15 years. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Rita Parlee. She was predeceased by her husband, John Simms. She leaves behind her loving companion and dog,...
Glenda Bernice Griffin
Jan 13, 2017
Glenda Bernice Crawford Griffin, aged 57 years, of Springfield, Missouri, passed on to Heavenly Glory on January 13, 2017. Glenda was born on May 8, 1959, to James Gilbert (Clyde) Crawford and Eva Sylvestia Maggard Crawford. Glenda was the ninth of ten children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Eva; brothers, Leo and James...
John Wesley Hinton
Jan 13, 2017
John Wesley Hinton, 36, of Republic, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, July 24, 1980, to George and Robin.
John loved the outdoors, fishing, cooking, old cars, spending time with his family and the Lord. John's daughter, Hayden, was the light of...
Richard Allen Murray
Jan 6, 2017
After a short battle with pancreatic cancer Richard Allen Murray died on Friday, January 6, 2017, in Cox South Hospital. He leaves behind two sons, Ronald and Robert Kahler.
Richard was born June 30, 1961, in Glendale, CA. He was adopted by his loving parents, Floyd and Christine Murray....
Barbara Jo Banks
Jan 6, 2017
Barbara Jo Banks, 68, of Republic, MO, passed away January 6, 2017, peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Barbara was born February 22, 1948, in Paxton, IL, to Louis and Ella Mae (Craft) Miller.
Barbara was united in marriage March 19 , 1965, to Jerry Banks. From this union four children...
Theresa Ann Peterson
Jan 5, 2017
Theresa Ann (Gale) Peterson, 63, of Everton, passed away at Cox South Hospital on January 5, 2017, after a short illness. Theresa was born December 9, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to Laurene (Talledge) and Dudley Kenneth Gale. She grew up in Aurora, Colorado. She moved to Missouri in 1979 and to Springfield in 1994. She worked for Yellow Cab for...
Ryan Marcus White
Jan 4, 2017
Ryan Marcus White, 24, Springfield, MO, passed away January 4, 2017. He was born November 1, 1992 to Jeffery and April White, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ryan was a kind soul, who made friends wherever he went. He was the kind of person who would help anyone that was in...
Marie Sandra O'Dell
Jan 1, 2017
Marie Sandra "Sandy" (Koch) O'Dell, 73, of Bolivar, MO, went to be with the Lord, January 1, 2017. She was born November 15, 1944, in St. Louis, MO.
She was a loving mother to Linda King (William) and John Forester (Tonya); and a nana to Letitia Henry, Chance Henry,...
Brandon Nyles Meredith
Jan 1, 2017
Brandon Nyles Meredith, 42, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 1, 2017. He was born June 22, 1974, in Lee's Summit, MO, to Robert and Shirley Meredith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Wendell Glenn Good
Jan 1, 2017
Wendell G. Good, 84, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Morton, IL, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born February 29, 1932, in Ludlow, IL, to Clarence and Florence Good. He served in the US Air Force and loved sports, teaching, being a coach, and singing. Wendell had a deep love for Jesus and...
Diane Cathrine Boone
Dec 30, 2016
Diane Cathrine Boone, 64, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2016, at Cox South Hospital. She was born June 29, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Gale and Lavern Lehiy. She graduated from Bloom Trail High School. She married the love of her life, Rex Boone on December 17, 1983. The couple moved to Mountain Grove in...
Billy Bearden
Dec 29, 2016
Billy Bearden 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away December 29, 2016. He was December 11, 1946. He was born December 11, 1946. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Julie A. Cramblit
Dec 27, 2016
Julie A. Cramblit, 52, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away December 27, 2016. She was born December 17, 1964, in St. Paul, MN, to Edwin and Sally Cramblit. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

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