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Marlene Sentlinger

Marlene Sentlinger

Sep 6, 2026

Marlene Kay Sentlinger, 82, of Nixa, MO passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born April 15, 1944, to Henry and Marion Woller in Los Angeles, CA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Edna Tindell

Edna Tindell

Sep 5, 2026

Edna Mae Tindell, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1945, in Bernie, MO.

Edna was a loving homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her home and family. She enjoyed spending time reading and treasured the moments she shared with those she loved most.

She was preceded in death by...

Lisa Schabowski

Lisa Schabowski

Sep 2, 2026

Lisa Marie Schabowski, 69, of Willard, MO passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was born June 2, 1957, to Donald and Shirley Hart in Danville, IL.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services in Springfield, MO.

Pamela Leveritt

Pamela Leveritt

Sep 2, 2026

Pamela Marguerite Leveritt (Beckett), age 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, peacefully in the comfort of her daughter’s home, surrounded by the family who loved her so deeply.

Born on September 26, 1953, in Modesto, California, to Tommy and Glenda Beckett, Pamela was the oldest of five children. Raised in California, she naturally stepped into a nurturing role early...

Kimberly Gipson

Kimberly Gipson

Aug 31, 2026

Kimberly "Kim" Sue Gipson, 57, a lifelong resident of Joplin, MO. She was born October 6, 1968, to Benny and Anita Burns.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Shelby Shanle

Shelby Shanle

Aug 30, 2026

On August 30th, 2026, our BEAUTIFUL Shelby Lynn Shanle left this Earth for another party way too soon. Shelby Lynn lived her life her own damn way; full of vibrant color, infectious laughter and the deepest devotion for those she loved.

Shelby blessed us with her arrival on November 21, 2000, in Springfield, Illinois as a free spirit, allergic to rules...

Judy Clem

Judy Clem

Aug 30, 2026

Miss Judy Gale Clem, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surrounded by her family and the caring staff of Wilsons Creek Healthcare.

Survived by her sister, Barbara Ann Driver; brother-in-law, Dean Driver; and several nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Allen Clem; two brothers, Bill and Allen Clem, Betty Menefee, and...

Beatrice McCarthy

Beatrice McCarthy

Aug 29, 2026

Beatrice Marie McCarthy, 91, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born May 16, 1935, to John and Ruth Skoff in Joliet, IL.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Jill Spears

Jill Spears

Aug 27, 2026

Jill F. Spears, 59, of Fair Grove, MO passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was born March 15, 1967, to Bill and June Ward in Springfield, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Kendal Stewart

Kendal Stewart

Aug 25, 2026

Kendal Lane Stewart, 66, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away August 25, 2026. He was born April 18, 1960, to Fredrick and Patricia Stewart.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Jim, Rick and Randy.

Kendal is survived by his sister, Brenda Stewart.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Michael Cooper

Michael Cooper

Aug 24, 2026

Michael “Mike” Jay Cooper, 65, of Pittsburg, MO, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born July 24, 1961, in St. Louis City, MO.

Mike loved riding motorcycles and spending time with his friends and riding buddies. Known by his riding name, “Geezer,” he enjoyed the freedom of the open road and the camaraderie that came with it. His wife,...

Gary Frankum

Gary Frankum

Aug 24, 2026

Gary Allen Frankum, 71, of Marshfield, MO passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born January 22, 1955, to Carl and Marilyn Frankum in Independence, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Earl Gilman

Earl Gilman

Aug 23, 2026

Earl Richard Gilman, 99, was born on April 23, 1927 in Skowhegan, ME to Edwin and Ruth Gilman. He passed away on August 23, 2026 at Cox South Hospital, surrounded by his son, grandson and granddaughter-in-law.

He was a faithful Seventh-day Adventist Christian who loved the Lord. He was an active member of the Lebanon, MO Seventh-day Adventist church right up...

Bruce Temen

Bruce Temen

Aug 21, 2026

Bruce Daiquiri Temen, age 76, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was surrounded by family, including Joyce Temen-McMillian, John McMillian, Shelby Fairchild, Jeremiah Temen and Carson Stark.

Bruce was born on June 16, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He also lived in Minnesota before making his home in Marshfield, Missouri. He was the son...

Karen Thompson

Karen Thompson

Aug 21, 2026

Karen Dee Thompson, 84, of Nixa, MO passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born December 25, 1941, to Thomas and Margaret Thrutchley in Los Angeles, CA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Sherry Dogwiler

Sherry Dogwiler

Aug 21, 2026

Sherry Jo Jentes Dogwiler, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, following a period of declining health and a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dover, Ohio on February 2, 1948.

Sherry was a 1966 graduate of Dover High School. She and Donald (Don) Dogwiler were married in 1970 and were the proud parents of their...

Price Kellar III

Price Kellar III

Aug 21, 2026

Price Clarence Kellar III (known by many as “Butch”) of Elwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 21st, 2026.

Price was born May 13th, 1959, to Price Clarence Kellar II and Patsy Jane (Humphrey) Kellar in St Louis, Missouri.

Price took great pride in the children who chose to be a part of his life, whether through...

Juanita Mann

Juanita Mann

Aug 21, 2026

Juanita Jo Mann, 94, of Hermitage, MO passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born August 9, 1932, to Augustus and Mary Martha Dowell Prewitt in Olathe, KS.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lerel Mann; her sons, Frank Gregory Mann and Scott Lerel Mann.

Juanita is survived by her son, Richard Ames; daughter, Janeece Mullins; grandchildren, Kelly...

Mary Caldwell

Mary Caldwell

Aug 19, 2026

Mary “Mimi” Lynn Caldwell (Matherly) was born on October 9, 1954, to Jim and Mary Matherly in Cabool, Missouri. 

Mimi was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Caldwell; her parents, Jim and Mary Matherly; her brother, Bobby Matherly; and her sisters, Crystal Hopkins and Paula Aune (Marty). 

She is survived by her daughter, Becky Conway (Jerimiah); her son, Shane Remington...

Diane DeShong

Diane DeShong

Aug 18, 2026

Diane Branham DeShong, born on September 27, 1940, in Neosho, Missouri, passed away leaving behind a legacy of faith, strength, generosity, and deep love for her family and friends.

Born and raised in Neosho, Diane graduated with honors from Neosho High School in 1953, home of the Wildcats. During her school years, she formed lifelong friendships with Roleen Brumley, Judy Hayes,...

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