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Richard Alan Frana
Jun 9, 2015
Richard Alan Frana, 59, of Springfield, MO, passed away on June 9, 2015. He was born in Denver, CO, June 3, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Frana; and brother, Tony Frana. Rick is survived by his mother, Darlene Mengetti-Frana; brothers, Don Frana and Troy Frana; and sons, David Frana and Ryan Frana. No services are...
Sherry Lynne Dreher
May 31, 2015
Sherry Lynne Dreher was born March 16, 1951, and left us May 31, 2015. Sherry was the daughter of Patricia and Bill Knaus. She was born in Ellsworth, KS, and graduated from Russell Kansas High School in 1969. She married in 1970 and in August 1971 gave birth to her daughter, Marcie Lynne. In 1975, Sherry and her daughter moved...
Robert James Wellong
May 30, 2015
Robert Bob James Wellong, 73, of Cape Fair, MO passed into Heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Bob was born in Marcus, IA, September 18, 1941, the son of John and Bertha Wellong. Bob was a retired Route Distributor and has lived in Missouri since December 2005, coming from Bullhead City, AZ. Bob was an avid golfer, bowler, fisherman, and...
Martha Ann Belew
May 29, 2015
Martha Ann "Martie" Belew passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at 10:35 a.m. from a short illness. Beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Belew; mother, Mary Mayes; sister, Anita Mayes; daughter, Martelle Bearden and husband Luke; son, Joshua Fulgium and wife Cynthia; step-daughter, Brandy Reynolds and husband Jason;...
Michael Andrew Evans
May 28, 2015
Michael Andrew Evans, 58, of Seymour, MO, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2015. He was born September 28, 1956, in Golden, CO, to Kenneth and Verma Yates. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
William C. Bradford
May 25, 2015
William C. "Bill" Bradford, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born March 22, 2015. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Herschel Lynn Stewart
May 25, 2015
Herschel Lynn Stewart, 66, of Squires, MO, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born January 26, 1949, in Springfield, MO, to Charles and Geneva (Parmar) Stewart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie Stewart; parents; siblings, Troy Stewart, Charlene Magoon, Sharon Dacumos, Connie Souder; and infant sister, Wanda Fay Stewart. Herschel is survived by his brother,...
Evangeline M. Westlake
May 21, 2015
Evangeline Westlake, 96, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1918, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter and Hilda May. Services will be held in the Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Home of Anderson, Indiana with burial in the Maple Wood Cemetery, Anderson, IN.
Galen Wesley Graham
May 19, 2015
Galen Wesley Graham, 64, of Willard, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He was born in Mt. Home, AR, August 13, 1950 to Everett and Rosalee Graham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Lou Eva Cheek
May 16, 2015
Lou Eva Cheek, 76, of Republic, MO, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. She was born January 4, 1939, in Du Quoin, IL. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the St Joseph's Catholic Church in Billings. She is survived by her children, Michael Cheek and wife Sally, Christine Cheek,...
Betty Lee Garrett
May 15, 2015
Betty Lee Garrett of Springfield, MO, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, May 15, 2015. She was born September 10, 1925, in Sedalia, MO. Betty was the daughter of Lawrence and Lee Englund. Betty was united in marriage to Robert Bob Garrett on January 25, 1948. They had a wonderful life together until his passing just shy...
Joanna Sue O'Dell
May 15, 2015
Joanna Sue Williams O Dell of Republic, MO, died on May 15, 2015 after a graceful and courageous battle with cancer. Known to her friends as Jo and to her family as Grandma Jo , she was a fun personality full of life and a big heart for both her family and her friends. Jo was born on May 24,...
Bettye Carson
May 15, 2015
Bettye Carson, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 15, 2015. She was born September 13, 1933, in Olive Branch, MS, to Andrew and Bessie Sneed. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. George Carson in 2000; and daughter, Donna Mcnaul in 2007. Bettye is survived by her sons, William J. Bond, Daniel W. Bond, Timothy...
Tina Marie Lawrence
May 10, 2015
Tina Marie Lawrence, 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was born August 24, 1956, in Charleston, SC. She is survived by her husband, Vergil Lawrence. DEDICATION TO AN ANGEL: My Love, My Life, My Darling Wife; Passed Away The Other Day. Why She Had To Go, I Do Not Know; My Heart Is Broken, And...
Lance Charles Mckee
May 7, 2015
Lance Charles McKee, 29, passed away May 7, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. Lance was born October 16, 1985 in West Plains, Missouri to Don W. (Buzz) and Sonja Johnston McKee along with a twin brother, Colby. Weighing only 1 lb 12 oz he came into this world with the heart of a fighter and kept that same fighting spirit up...
Susan Barr
May 7, 2015
Susie Barr's happy life was cut suddenly short on May 7, 2015, when she passed away due to complications from liver disease. She was 65 years young. Susie was born July 9, 1949, in Sedalia, MO. She and her sister Candee Dysart were both raised in Springfield by Gene and Edna Finch. In the summer of 1966 before her senior...
Jeff Earl Thach
May 3, 2015
Jeff Thach, 62, of Eureka Springs, AR, was born in Fort Worth, TX to Hazel Lorraine Thach and Kenneth King Thach on January 20, 1953. Jeff passed from this life on May 3, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Jeff was a pilot, business owner, loving father and friend. He loved riding his motorcycle, photography and helping others....
Jack E. Dennis
May 2, 2015
Jack E. Dennis, age 85, of Springfield, formerly of Hollister, MO, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was born in Brown Branch, MO, July 15, 1929, to Charles and Bessie Dennis. Jack retired from College of the Ozarks after 37 years of service as the Head of Transportation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Christy Andrea Mccollum
May 2, 2015
Christy Andrea McCollum, 53, of Reeds Spring, MO passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015. She was born March 22, 1962, in El Paso, TX, to Joseph and Charlene Bromfman. Christy is survived by her husband, Brad McCollum; son, Bradley; daughter, Elisha; and many family and friends that will miss her dearly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May...
Tammy Lynn Hammett
May 1, 2015
Tammy Lynn (Butler) Hammett, of Springfield, was born May 12, 1970, to Cheryl and Linden. On May 1, 2015, she passed away. Tammy is survived by two daughters, one son, her mother, two sisters, her husband and several nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Tammy is also survived by several friends and family. She was taken too soon...

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