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Marsha Annette Smith-Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Janet L. Russell

Janet L. Russell

Nov 8, 2015

Janet L. Russell, 74, of Conway, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born January 11, 1941, in Watertown, NY, to Glen Keith and Marian Lobdell. She was preceded in death by her parents. Janet is survived by her daughter, Keitha Paine and husband Patrick; son, Mike Russell and wife Robin; grandchildren, Curtis and Scott Paine; and...

Larry James Tinker

Larry James Tinker

Nov 5, 2015

Larry James Tinker was born October 24, 1947, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Larry was the son of proud parents, Alma I. Tinker (née Dyer) and Willard D. Tinker, both deceased. Larry's brother, Willard Eugene Tinker, also preceded him in death. Larry married his wife, Bessie Louise Tinker (née Chapman) on September 18, 1971. He is survived by Bessie, as...

Virginia Lee Neal

Virginia Lee Neal

Nov 5, 2015

In honor of Virginia Lee Neal, age 70, of Beebe, AR, departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2015. Virginia was born April 15, 1945, to Gordon P. and Helen V. McFaul in Benton Harbor, MI, and resided in Beebe, AR, for the past 32 years and due to a recent illness moved to Springfield, MO. Virginia was a Veteran...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Nov 4, 2015

Kenneth L. Johnson, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. He was born June 19, 1941, in Republic, MO to Lawrence and Stella Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Sue Manning

Sue Manning

Nov 3, 2015

Sue Manning of Springfield, Missouri passed away in her sleep on November 3, 2015 at the age of 91. Sue was born on February 14, 1924 in Grainola, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Lawrence William and Jeanette Harriett (Matthews) McCrory and the only girl of their five children. Sue was the fourth born of the five children and was...

Jacqueline Jo Heckman

Jacqueline Jo Heckman

Oct 29, 2015

We celebrate the life of Jacqueline Jo Heckman and rejoice with the God of her salvation. Jackie stepped into glory on October 29 at 2:16 pm, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Heckman (now married); brother and sister-in-law, James and Martha Heckman of Nevada; sister, Avis Van Vliet of Escalon, California, and brother,...

Patricia Ruth Grossman

Patricia Ruth Grossman

Oct 26, 2015

Patricia Ruth Grossman, 75, of Ava, MO, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, in Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born January 29, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, to William and Mildred Patton. No services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

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