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Mary Maves
Feb 25, 2014
Mary M. Maves, 77, Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born June 21, 1936, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Anders and Anna Sorenson. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lizi Knudsen; and son-in-law, Raymond N. Hodgerney. Mary is survived by her husband, Charles J. Maves; daughter, Lee-Ann Hodgerney; grandchildren, Raymond J. Hodgerney and Ellen...
Gerry "Pete" Lee Agee
Feb 21, 2014
Gerry Lee Pete Agee, 61, Cedar Creek, MO, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 4, 1952, in Springfield, MO, to Dink and Mary Ann. He was preceded in death by his Uncle Bobby. Pete is survived by his children, Gary Agee, Craig Dorser and wife Freda Ray, Liana and...
Mark Allen Keller
Feb 19, 2014
Mark Allen Keller, 54, Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born April 24, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to John and Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Keller and Dorothy (Lyttle) Page; children, Timothy Keller and Chad Keller; and brother, Robert Keller. Mark is survived by his wife, Diana (Faber) Keller; daughter,...
William Yates
Feb 15, 2014
William Mr. Bill Yates, 54, Aurora, MO, went home to rest with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February, 15, 2014. He was born October 19, 1959, in Olathe, KS, to Rolly and Joyce Yates. Bill was employed by Little Tykes and Monett Steele for many years. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved...
John Edward Hall
Feb 12, 2014
John Edward Hall, 76, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away February 12, 2014. He was born March 10, 1937, in Tazewell County, Virginia to Earl and Leear Marie Hall. A service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, February 20, 2014, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Walter Baldwin
Feb 11, 2014
Walter H. Baldwin, 84, of Springfield, MO, left this world February 11, 2014, in the Willard Care Center. He was born November 21, 1929, to David and Anna Faye Baldwin in Taney County, Missouri. Walter was a dairy farmer in Marshfield, MO, for many years until he moved to Springfield; where he worked as a feed mill worker until his...
Jane L. Gradecki
Feb 4, 2014
Jane L. Gradecki, 51, Springfield, MO, passed away February 4, 2014. She was born July 8, 1962 in Manhattan, New York, to Ernest and Julia Elgin. Jane is survived by her husband, Bill Gradecki; daughters, Alex and Kayla Gradecki; her parents; and siblings, Jessie, Ernest, and Jennifer Elgin. Private services will be held in the Gradecki residence at a later...
Charlene May Baker
Feb 2, 2014
Charlene May Baker, 71, of Pleasant Hope, MO, passed away February 2, 2014, in Mercy (St. John's) Hospital, Springfield, MO, from natural causes. It was a shock to us all. She was born August 18, 1942, to Charley "Shorty" Short and Laverna Short both of whom preceded her in death, along with her brother, Charles "Sonny" Short; and her daughter,...
Norman Dallas Hodge
Feb 1, 2014
Norman Dallas Hodge, 87, Marshfield, MO, passed away February 1, 2014, in Springfield, MO. He was born December 27, 1926, in Puxico, Missouri, to Harrie and Nellie Hodge. He was preceded in death by his parents. Norman is survived by his daughter, Joyce Kelley and husband Gary of Arizona; granddaughter, Christy Bartels and husband Randy of Arizona; and two great-grandchildren,...
Virgil Lee Vandergrift
Feb 1, 2014
Virgil L. Vandergrift, 74, of Bois D Arc passed away Saturday, February 1 at Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. Virgil was born November 3, 1939 to Leroy and Mildred Vandergrift. He retired from Crescent Feed. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Tony and wife Anita, of Knoxville,...
Donivan Ramsey
Jan 31, 2014
Donivan Edward Ramsey, 63, of Bellefonte, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. Don was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on August 12, 1950, to Luther and Jessie Ramsey of Pindall, Arkansas. Don graduated St. Joe high school in 1969. Don was loved by all that knew him. He spent most of his life as a car salesman. He liked to...
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...

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