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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Gerald Southerland
Jan 16, 2016
Gerald Douglas Southerland, 72, of Sparta, passed away January 16, 2016. He was born July 14, 1943, to Vernon and Evelyn Southerland in Springfield, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Harold Eugene Waddell
Jan 16, 2016
Harold Eugene Waddell, 90, of Ozark, MO, passed away January 16, 2016. He was born October 26, 1925, in Mt. Olive, TN, to Tavy and Carrie Bollinger. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Marie Smith Robertson
Jan 14, 2016
Marie Smith Robertson was born on September 12, 1923 in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Claude and Anna Lee Martin Smith. She was the youngest of four children, Marvin, Melvin and Mildred. Marie died peacefully, with Whitey, Charley and Joy at her side, on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at the age of 92.
Leda Belle Mantz
Jan 11, 2016
Leda Belle Mantz, 93, of Rogersville, MO, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born October 23, 1922, in Prescott, AR, Â to Paul and Ana Lambert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Mantz Sr.; and her son, Matthew Mantz, Jr. Leda is survived by her daughter, Patricia Corbell Goodrich; son-in-law, Bill Goodrich of Rogersville, MO; two...
Philip Edgar Brubaker, Iv
Jan 6, 2016
Philip Edgar Brubaker, IV, 50, of Wasola, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born April 8, 1965, in Lancaster, PA, to Jacqueline and Philip Brubaker III. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Rebecca Gale Mccallister
Jan 5, 2016
Rebecca Gale McCallister, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born July 14, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to Richard and Mary Jane Staats. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Edward Bussard
Dec 21, 2015
Edward E. Bussard, 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born in Springfield, MO, May 16, 1950, to Edward and Josephine Bussard. He is survived by his children, John, Angela, and Angel; 6 grandchildren; five brothers; and eight sisters. No services have been planned. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Marsha Annette Smith-Church
Dec 15, 2015
Marsha Annette Smith-Church, 60, of Cassville, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was born in Tulsa, OK, January 11, 1955, to George and May Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Funeral Services.
Charles Madden Polk
Dec 15, 2015
Charles Madden Polk, 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born in Woodland, CA, to Charles and Agnes Polk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Shirley Ann Blevins
Dec 2, 2015
Shirley Ann Blevins, age 78, passed away on December 2, 2015 in Christian County, MO surrounded by family at her bedside. She was born on July 26, 1937 in Springfield, MO the daughter of Beulah and Raymond Forbis.
Shirley's life was a unique American experience. During her life she lived across the continent including Long Island, NY,...
Mark Alan Lund
Nov 28, 2015
Mark Alan Lund, of Waynesville, MO, passed away November 28, 2015. He was born in Williston, ND, August 22, 1961, to Andrew and Olivia Lund. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Robert Dale Rufenacht
Nov 18, 2015
Robert Dale Rufenacht of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 18, 2015. He was born on July 8, 1965 in Hinsdale, IL, to Robert and Michele Rufenacht. Robert is survived by his parents; sister, Kristin Powers; brother, Michael Rufenacht; two nephews and one niece, all of Scottsdale, AZ. He also leaves behind one son, Dillon Rufenacht and his mom, Jane...
Samuel Lee Loper
Nov 18, 2015
Samuel Lee Loper, 38, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He was born in Kirkwood, MO January 10, 1977, to Bennie and Laura Loper. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015, at 10, at Midwest Funeral Services, 2026 W Woodland St, Springfield, MO.
Ernest Richard Bittick
Nov 18, 2015
Ernest Richard "Rick" Bittick, 56, of Seymour, MO, passed away November 18, 2015. He was born February 11, 1959, in El Paso, TX, to Richard and Delores Bittick. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Peter D. Hanson
Nov 17, 2015
Peter D. Hanson, 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 17, 2015. He was born in Yugoslavia February 19, 1957. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Patricia Sue Stewart
Nov 13, 2015
Patricia Sue Stewart, 81, of Springfield, died at home November 13, 2015 with her daughter Brenda and son-in-law Alan Hartman by her side. She was born to James and Gulfa Tindle, August 18,1934. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred Stewart; two sons, Randy and Jim; one grandson, Sam Stewart; and six sisters, Lou, Audrey, Betty,...
Paul Eugene Brock
Nov 12, 2015
Paul Eugene Brock, 63, of Republic, MO, passed away November 12, 2015. He was born January 8, 1952, in Stillwater, OK, to Clifford and Mary Brock. He proudly served in the United State Air Force and greatly loved motorcycles. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Brock; and brother, George Brock. He is survived by his daughter,...
Joshua Andrew Wilson
Nov 12, 2015
Joshua Andrew Wilson became a living spirit on May 15, 1992. Joshua was born in Detroit, MI, and added a blessing to the Union of Dennis and Nona Wilson. Joshua was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and uncle. Joshua departed to be with our Heavenly Father on November 12, 2015 at 3:56 PM. Joshua confessed Christ at an early...
Kenneth Robert Ehrmann, Sr.
Nov 10, 2015
Kenneth R. Ehrmann Sr. went to be with The Lord Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the age of 77. He left this world peacefully. He was an Air Force Veteran, who retired from the Springfield Fire Department as Fire Marshall after serving 26 years. He was truly a wonderful husband. Married for over 55 years to his best friend Patricia,...
Oma Kathryn Leonard
Nov 9, 2015
Oma Kathryn (DuBois) Leonard was born on January 16, 1934, in Randolph County, Arkansas, to Lawrence and Florence DuBois. She died on November 9, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, B.C Leonard; brother-in-law, Jack Jones; and nephew, Keith Lawrence Jones. Kathryn graduated from Couch High School and Missouri State University, finishing with...

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