Norma Childs
Nov 16, 2025
On Sunday, November 16th, 2025, Norma Faye Childs passed away in her home. Norma was born to Elsie and Lloyd Phillips in Juliaetta, Idaho on March 2, 1936. She attended Lewiston High School, graduating in 1954, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cascade College in 1959. She later completed a Master's in Education at...
Joseph Johns
Nov 14, 2025
Joseph Edgar Johns, 80, of Stockton, MO passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born March 13, 1945, to Charles and Hazel Johns in Long Beach, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kathlyn Tilton
Nov 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, Kathlyn Tilton, 84, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks. Born on March 2, 1941, at Gassville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Duggins and Marie (Poynter) Duggins. She attended school at Cotter where from an...
Lazelle Atkinson
Nov 14, 2025
Obituary for LaZelle Simcox Swensson Atkinson
LaZelle Atkinson died November 14, 2025, just shy of 104 years old in Springfield, Mo where she resided most of her life. Born in Milwaukie, WI on December 29, 1921, Zelle was the daughter of Earl and Viola Simcox Swensson. She was raised with her two brothers, Earl and Sigurd, who...
Stephen Perrella
Nov 14, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Ralph Perrella, 68, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born August 31, 1957, to Charles and Bonnie Perrella.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
David Tillinger
Nov 11, 2025
David "Dave" Wayne Tillinger, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born November 7, 1959, to Walter and Arleen Tillinger in San Jose, CA.
Dave worked for many years painting both commercial and residential buildings. He loved painting and took great pride in his job. In his free time, he enjoyed playing...
Robert Carter Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Robert Alan Carter: A Life Painted with Passion and Primer
Robert Alan Carter, 63, of South Greenfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 10, 2025. Robert was a lifelong craftsman whose passion and dedication to his work were only surpassed by his devotion to his family.
Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri,...
Diane Moe
Nov 10, 2025
Diane Karen Moe, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born August 21, 1956, to Mahlon and Fern Moe in Minneapolis, MN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Phyllis Allhands
Nov 10, 2025
Phyllis Allhands was born and raised in Springfield, where she built a life filled with love and family. She was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Reta Bruer, who preceded her in death.
Phyllis spent much of her life working in retail and as a homemaker. She will be remembered for her caring heart, and the laughter...
Melissa Generaux
Nov 10, 2025
Melissa Kay Generaux, 55, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born August 6, 1970, to Stan and Darlene Page in Excelsior Springs, MO.
Melissa worked as a licensed massage therapist for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed diamond painting and watching her favorite TV shows. She was a big...
Betty Fuzzell
Nov 8, 2025
Betty Jean Fuzzell, 96, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, with her daughter and friend by her side. She was born September 1, 1929, in Springfield, to Eugene and Pansy Wray. On April 16, 1949, at just 19 years of age, Betty married Kenneth Fuzzell in Boone County, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death...
Susan Clem
Nov 7, 2025
Susan Jeanette Clem, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born October 24, 1952, to Raymond and Jeanette Dubetsky.
Susan grew up in Wichita, KS, where she began her career in upholstery. Susan married her husband Allen on April 16, 1993, though he always argued it was the 17th. They later moved...
Amy Lundgren
Nov 7, 2025
Amy Danielle (Lundgren) Neth, 55, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born February 2, 1970, to Larry and Virginia Lundgren in Simi Valley, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Kevin Lundgren.
Amy is survived by her daughter, Danielle Marie Lundgren-Harker and her husband Lyle;...
James Kasperski
Nov 6, 2025
James Edward Kasperski, 76, of Nixa, MO passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born October 19, 1949, to Edward and Mary Kasperski in St. Louis City, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Misty Reno
Nov 6, 2025
Misty Lee Reno was born July 15, 1981, and went to be with the ones she loved and missed dearly on Thursday, November 6th, 2025.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Rick Reno; grandparents, Rachel and Eddie Liles; parents, Jeannie and Mark Walrath; brother, Kevin Liles; and several other loved ones.
She is...
Lesa Johnson
Nov 6, 2025
Lesa Kim Johnson, 63, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born October 6, 1962, to Kenneth and Janice Johnson.
Lesa loved her family very much. She also loved animals, especially dogs. Lesa was a religious woman. Her faith was very important to her and what helped her remain sober...
Keith Brazeale
Nov 4, 2025
Keith Alan Brazeale, 63, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born January 16, 1962, to Jack and Beuna Brazeale.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kevin Benedict
Nov 3, 2025
Obituary for Kevin Michael Benedict June 12, 1984 – November 3, 2025
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." — Psalm 116:15
With hearts both heavy with loss and full of hope in Christ, we announce that Kevin Michael Benedict, 41, of Brighton, Missouri, entered into the presence of...
Jeffrey Goodin
Nov 2, 2025
Jeff Goodin, explorer of life's great mysteries, took his final cosmic bike ride on November 2, 2025, at the age of 61. While we are left down here scratching our heads, Jeff now knows the truth about Bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, and the afterlife – and we imagine he's grinning ear to ear with the answers.
Born on...
Daniel Snodgrass
Nov 2, 2025
Daniel Edward "Dan" Snodgrass of Nixa, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.
Dan was born in Owensville, Missouri on April 5, 1954, to parents Jim and Martha Snodgrass. The family moved to Steelville when Dan was six years old and grew up in the ideal small-town atmosphere...
