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Kathay Ilene Koenig
Jan 30, 2014
Kathay Ilene Koenig, 58, was born on November 3, 1955, to Walter Campbell and Doris Ilene (Nash) Koenig in Gilmore City, Iowa. She passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 30, 2014. Kathay s family and friends often called her by her nickname, Kit . Her childhood was fairly mobile due to her father s many teaching and...
Mary Jane Clapper
Jan 28, 2014
Mary Jane Clapper, age 76, of Fair Grove, died peacefully on January 28, 2014, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO, after a brief struggle with cancer. Mary was born March 4, 1937, in Wright County Missouri, the daughter of Sylvester Arthalony and Elta Lee Mace. She loved her family, cats, gardening, bird watching and crocheting. Mary graduated from Conway High...
James Allen Whited
Jan 27, 2014
James Allen Whited, 50, of Exeter, MO, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born June 28, 1963, in Fresno, California, to Herman and Virginia Whited. James enjoyed working with his hands, fishing, but he especially loved spending time with his family and granddaughter. His parents and one son, James Allen Whited Jr. preceded him in death. James...
Robert L. Hundley
Jan 22, 2014
Robert L. Hundley, 75, our Loving Father passed January 22, 2014. He leaves an adoring wife, Anita, his children thank for such loving care; son, Robert Bradley (Susan) he gave love of flight to become an excellent Embry-Riddle trained pilot, Lori Anne he gave love of water and everything Florida to engage state politics, and Lynne Ellen he gave friendship...
Timothy Lee Martin
Jan 21, 2014
Timothy Lee Martin, 49, Springfield, MO, passed away January 21, 2014. He was born March 23, 1964, in Springfield, MO, to Phillip and Edna Martin. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM, Friday, January 24, 2014, in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Alice Marie Kibby
Jan 20, 2014
Alice M. Kibby, 76, Springfield, MO passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 21, 1937 in Dodgeville, WI, to Alvin and Nora Johnsrud. Alice enjoyed spending time at home with her two puppies, Spirit and Rugar, as well as gardening. She graduated from Phoenix College with her Associate s Degree...
Daniel Lee Buckner
Jan 19, 2014
Daniel Lee Buckner, 29, Springfield, MO, passed away January 19, 2014. He was born January 25, 1984, in Elyria, Ohio to Roy and Monalynn Buckner. A private family service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2014. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
John Raymond Long
Jan 16, 2014
John Long Jr, 57, died on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born October 19, 1956, in Norfolk, Virginia, to John Long Sr. and Barbara Jean Kincaid. On June 20, 1980 he married Peggy Sue Adams. He worked for the YMCA officiating games for youth. John Long Jr was preceded in death by his...
Carla Sue Holder
Jan 16, 2014
Carla Sue Susie Holder, 54, of Houston, Missouri, passed away January 16, 2014 at West Side Health Care in Springfield, Missouri after a courageous battle with cancer. Susie was born July 28, 1959, in El Paso, Texas. She was the daughter of Carl and Mengies Robertson. Susie may have been small in stature, but what she lacked in size, she...
Mary L. Doggett
Jan 15, 2014
Mary L. Doggett, 85, Springfield, MO, formerly of Sikeston, MO, passed away from natural causes January 15, 2014, in her home with family at her side. She had been a resident at Creekside Cottages at Elfindale Retirement for close to eleven years and just had moved to CMH Senior Living in Ash Grove, MO. She started life in a small...
Elaine M Butt
Jan 14, 2014
Elaine Mary Ma Kettle Butt, 67, West Plains, MO, passed away January 14, 2014. She was born October 8, 1946 in Freeport, Il. She was the daughter of Effie (Burrington) and Homer Van Meter of Freeport. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Sarah and Joe Wolfe of Galena, Il. Elaine was married to Raymond Broker of MN. They had...
Curtis Ray Baker
Jan 10, 2014
Curtis Ray Baker, 25, Republic, MO, passed away January 10, 2014. He was born January 2, 1989. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hightower and Marjorie. He is survived by the love of his life, Kristina Carey; son, Landon, both of Republic, MO; siblings, Alicia Hightower and Weston Baker, both of Sparta, MO; mother-in-law, Michelle Carey; brothers-in-law,...
Deana Lynn Payne
Jan 7, 2014
Deana Lynn (Cockrum) Payne, 48, passed away January 7, 2014. She was born March 27, 1965, in Springfield, MO, to Freddy and Sieglinde Cockrum. She was preceded in death her father, Freddy Cockrum. Deana is survived by her mother, Siegliende Cockrum; husband, Timothy Payne; siblings, Ricky Cockrum; Janice Powers, Candie Cockrum, and Timmy Cockrum; her beloved dogs, Chicken Noodle and...
William Edward Moore
Jan 5, 2014
William E. Moore, 54, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014, in Aurora, MO. Willie is survived by his mother, Ada Moore of Monett, MO; five brothers, Jason, Steven, Mike, Eugene and Curtis; sister, Rhonda Moore; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Noon, Sunday, January 12, 2014, in the Community Center,...
Lynda Lee Saunders
Jan 5, 2014
Lynda Lee Saunders, 51, Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born September 19, 1962, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Robert and Annette Brinkley. Lynda owned the Green Light Caf in Harrison for three years. She aspired in many areas of her life, especially in stained glass etching. She spent most of her life taking care of...
Mary Joyce Mershon
Dec 31, 2013
Mary Joyce Mershon, 75, Rockaway Beach, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 10, 1938, in Mattoon, Illinois, to William and Mary Fritcher. After many years, Joyce retired from the Mohave County Assessor's office in Kingman, Arizona. Since her retirement, she returned to Missouri and rekindled the relationship with her...
Peter Kent Darling
Dec 28, 2013
Peter Kent Darling, 67, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. He was born January 3, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa and adopted by Glenn and Gertrude Darling. He was married to Linda Ann Rensink Darling on November 24, 1971 in Lime Springs, Iowa. During his career he spent many years...
Kevin Lee Keeler
Dec 26, 2013
Kevin Lee Keeler, 50, Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 21, 1963, in Salina, Kansas, to Ervin and Sue Keeler. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Leta Keeler; grandfather, Harold Mort; and uncle, Monte Mort. Kevin is survived by his wife, Debbie...
Terry Lee Moore
Dec 13, 2013
Terry Lee Moore, 58, passed away December 13, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO, formerly of Jonesboro, AR. Terry was born to the late Max and Johnileane Moore, April 7, 1955, in Memphis, TN. She graduated from Nettleton High School in 1973 and went on to receive her BA and MA in Special Education in 1981 at ASU in Jonesboro....
Susan Kay James
Dec 12, 2013
Susan Kay (Johnston) James, 56, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away December 12, 2013. She was born October 11, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Robert and Katheryn Johnston. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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