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Timothy Brent Spencer
Jun 3, 2016
Timothy Brent Spencer, 38, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 3, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH, to Richard and Judy Spencer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Don Neil Gronwaldt
Jun 3, 2016
Don Neil Gronwaldt, 81, Harrison, AR, passed away June 3, 2016. He was born August 26, 1934, in Moline, IL, to Walter and Rose Gronwaldt. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Gronwaldt; son, Kurt Gronwaldt; daughter, Jantzen Bass; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Don's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...
Jackie Rose Cooney
Jun 1, 2016
Jackie Rose Cooney, 54, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 1, 2016. She was born November 2, 1961, in Greenfield, IN, to Jerald and Frances Cooney. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC.
Larry Allen Walker
May 30, 2016
Larry Allen Walker, 39, Springfield, MO, passed away May 30, 2016. He was born December 28, 1976, in Yuma City, CA, to Rex and Billie Walker. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Dale Alexander Emerson
May 29, 2016
Dale Alexander Emerson, Sr., 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 29, 2016. He was born December 27, 1942, in Belchertown, MA, to Herbert and Hazel Emerson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, from 11 AM-2 PM, in the American Legion Hall, 5484 W Sunshine, Brookline, MO 65619. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation...
Erin (Wilson) Manzella
May 27, 2016
Erin Dene (Wilson) Manzella, 28, Springfield, MO, passed away May 27, 2016. She was born April 12, 1988, in Visalia, CA, to Robert and Linda Wilson.
She enjoyed cooking for her family; especially "experimental cooking" where she would modify recipes to make new and really good meals. Erin loved her family but most of all, she loved...
Jeffrey Jacob Pemberton
May 25, 2016
Jeffrey (Jeff) J. Pemberton of Galena, Missouri, formerly of Schaumburg, IL, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Cox South Hospital, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the age of 72.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith (Chernick); daughters,...
Barbara Ann Rexford
May 25, 2016
Barbara Ann Rexford, 68, of Humansville, MO, passed away May 25, 2016. She was born October 2, 1947, in Lubbock, TX, to Ray and Faye Mitchell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC.
Steven St. James
May 20, 2016
Steven left us Friday Morning, May 20, 2016. His life was full from the time he joined the Air Force at 17 up until his 35 year retirement from Associated Electric Coop. Between which he finished college with multiple degrees and served as Vice Principal and 3 rd Grade Teacher in the Long Beach School...
Georgia Faye Roper
May 19, 2016
Georgia Faye Roper, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 19, 2016. She was born July 22, 1943, in Bessimer, AL, to George and Lillard Maness. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC.
Cody Apple
May 16, 2016
Cody Apple, 29, of Springfield, MO, passed away May 16, 2016. He was born in Dallas, TX, January 21, 1987, to Aubrey Apple and Jamie Coulter. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
James Michael Reinsch
Apr 30, 2016
James Reinsch of Republic, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30th, 2016. Jim was born on September 4th, 1957 to Byron and Pearl Reinsch. He was a man of extremely high character who always spoke to those around him of "doing the right thing." He relished...
Wilma Jean Barrett
Apr 28, 2016
Wilma Jean "Jeanie" Barrett (Burlingame), was cradled into the everlasting arms of her Savoir Jesus Christ, was redeemed and will be forever protected by our Heavenly Father for Eternity. "Jeanie", as her daddy often called her, made her peaceful journey at 03:25 AM on April 28, 2016. She rested after hearing from all of her...
Donovan J Rayman
Apr 28, 2016
Donovan J Rayman, 42, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was born in Springfield, MO, January 2, 1974, in Springfield, MO, to Frank and Roberta Rayman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC.
Darrel Everett Franklin
Apr 24, 2016
Darrel E. Franklin passed away on April 24, 2016 at the age of 79, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home in Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his five remaining children and their spouses, grandchildren and many good friends. He was a loving father and a kind man to all.
Terri Lyn Pearce
Apr 23, 2016
Terri Lyn Pearce, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was born December 4, 1953, in Orange County, California. A celebration of Terri's life will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 6-8 PM, 715 N Jonathan, Springfield, MO 65802.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation of a Christmas gift for the...
James William Parks
Apr 22, 2016
James William Parks, 70, of Springfield passed away on April 22, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He married Elizabeth Anne Parks September 17, 1976, with whom he raised three children. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965-1975. He also...
Shala Dawn Groff
Apr 20, 2016
Shala Dawn Groff, 25, of Springfield Missouri passed away April 20, 2016, at Mercy Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1991, the daughter of Bobby Groff and Rebecca Ledig. Shala attended Glendale high school and later started attending Ozark's Technical Community college in Springfield, MO. She was currently employed at Flo Eatery and Wine Bar. In her spare time,...
Gary Richard Keisker
Apr 19, 2016
Gary Richard Keisker passed away at the young age of 66 in his home on April 19, 2016, in Nixa, Missouri, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Gary was born to Clifford Richard and LaVerne Norene Keisker on May 9, 1949 in Washington, Missouri. He attended Warrensburg High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Central...
Charles Swisher
Apr 18, 2016
Charles Woodrow Swisher, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born November 27, 1938, in St. Charles, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

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