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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...
Gregory West
Apr 29, 2015
Gregory West, 67, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 29, 2015. He was born February 15, 1948. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Dennis Miller
Apr 27, 2015
Gramps Dennis L. Miller, Gramps , 76, of Aurora, MO, died Monday evening April 27, 2015, in the Aurora Nursing Center. He was born November 7, 1938, in Sioux Fall, South Dakota. He lived and worked in the Aurora Community most of his life, owning and operating his own small business, Miller s Cabinet Shop, with his wife, son, daughter...
John Goar
Apr 25, 2015
John Sylvan Goar, 74, Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born August 24, 1940 in Elgin, IL, to William and Mona Goar. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Mary Toy Kircher
Apr 24, 2015
Mary Toy Kircher passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, at the age of 88. She was born in St. Louis, MO, July 8, 1926, the oldest daughter of Spencer Martin Thomas and Bettie Weaver Thomas. After graduating from Mary Institute, Mary Toy attended Hollins College for two years before transferring to Vanderbilt University where she earned a degree in sociology....
Lawrence Nolan Ramey, Iii
Apr 22, 2015
Lawrence Nolan Ramey, III, 35, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was born January 1, 1980, in Roseville, CA, to Lawrence and Lorianne. A private family service will be held in Oklahoma at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Lillian Mary Zunno
Apr 22, 2015
Lillian Mary Zunno, 93, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015. She was born December 25, 1921, in Manhattan, New York, to Harry and Lila Terzian. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Tyler Paul Savage
Apr 18, 2015
Tyler Paul Savage, age 15, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born June 17, 1999, in Springfield, to Michelle McDonald and Brandon Savage. Tyler loved playing football, making funny videos for YouTube, doing a dance called the dubstep, and skating with his friends on Friday night at Skateland. He was preceded in death by his...
Aubrey Dean Apple
Apr 10, 2015
Aubrey Dean Apple, 62, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. He was born January 6, 1953. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Carolyn Jacques
Apr 7, 2015
Carolyn Anne Jacques, 72, of Aurora, MO passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She was born June 27, 1942, in Pender Nebraska. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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