Connie Barnett
May 11, 2025
Connie Lee Barnett, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on July 11, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Connie lived a life rooted in compassion and service.
She dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurse aide first at Fair Acres Nursing Home and later in Oklahoma after relocating. Her...
Dale Copenhaver
May 9, 2025
Arnold " Dale" Copenhaver, 70, of Fair Grove, MO passed away Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born June 29, 1954, to Charles "Joseph" and Charlene Copenhaver in Kansas City, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Theodore Myers
May 9, 2025
Theodore Myers
February 15, 1946 – May 9, 2025
Theodore Myers, of Maywood, California, passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on February 15, 1946, in Maywood to Oscar and Mary Myers.
Theodore proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later found...
Truman Swann
May 8, 2025
Truman Richard Swann, 93, of Willard, MO passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born March 6, 1932, to Earnest and Gertrude Swann in Oklahoma City, OK.
He attended Oklahoma schools after which he joined the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953 and served his country in Korea. Truman met Mary Moore McCance and...
Christopher "Wayne" Smith
May 8, 2025
Christopher "Wayne" Smith, 65, was born December 15, 1959. He passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Linda Hoffman
May 5, 2025
Linda Carol Hoffman, 75, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born June 7, 1949, to Sam and Velma Pikey in Kansas City, KS.
Linda grew up in Camdenton, MO where she developed a love for collecting dolls and teddy bears. She loved to decorate for every season and was known for her...
Kenneth Owens
May 4, 2025
Kenneth Paul Owens, 86, Bolivar, Missouri, passed away peacefully May 4, 2025. Â Born March 12, 1939, in Buffalo, Missouri, to Paul and Opal Owens.
He graduated Buffalo High School 1957 and married Theresa Stefka, his high school sweetheart. Together they raised 4 children before divorcing in 1977.
Kenneth and family resided in the Kansas City...
Mike Stevens
May 4, 2025
Mike Stevens, 72, of Springfield, MO, was born in Mason City, IA on September 20,1952, to Robert "Bob" Stevens and Patricia "Pat" Elsbury Baldwin, and passed away May 4, 2025, after suffering a heart attack on Easter Sunday. Mike lived in several places growing up, but eventually settled in Southwest Missouri where he went on to meet the love...
Alan Malinowski
May 4, 2025
Alan Malinowski, 71, of Humansville, MO, passed away May 4, 2025. He was born March 15, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY, to Tony and Stella Malinowksi.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
William Bernsen
May 3, 2025
William "Bill" Francis Bernsen, 70, a lifelong resident of St. Louis, MO passed away Sunday, May 3, 2025. He was born October 15, 1954, to William and June Bernsen.
Gary Bunting
Apr 29, 2025
Garry Allen Bunting, 76, of Caulfield, MO, passed away April 29, 2025. He was born June 22, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, MO, to James and Helen Bunting.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Susan Butrick
Apr 29, 2025
Susan Butrick, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 29, 2025. She was born July 15, 1958, in Springfield, MO, to Henry and Loretta Courtois.
Services will be held in Hazelwood Cemetery. Date and time pending.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Royla Rust
Apr 28, 2025
Royla Sue Rust, 74, of Republic, Mo passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. She was born November 14, 1950, in Hollis, OK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Edward Krause
Apr 27, 2025
Edward "Ed" Leslie Krause, 80, of Greenfield, MO passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born April 20, 1945, to Leslie "Atwood" Krause and Edith Pierce in Richmond, CA.
Edward was married to Donna (Baker) on January 26th1968; they were married 49 years.
A man of many trades, with HVAC being his favorite. Edward...
Chris Crooks
Apr 25, 2025
Christopher "Chris" Andrew Crooks, 55, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born November 20, 1969, to Henry and Nancy Crooks.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Crooks.
Chris is survived by two sisters and one brother.
In lieu of...
Richard Drummond
Apr 24, 2025
Richard James Drummond, 83, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born May 28, 1941, to James and Gladys Drummond.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Claud Bivins
Apr 24, 2025
Claud Russell Bivins, 67, of Waynesville, MO passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born August 1, 1957, to Claud and Jalita Bivins in Madison, KY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cora Wagner
Apr 22, 2025
Cora May Wagner, 88, of Willard, MO passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born July 18, 1936, to James and Georgia Fountain in Gentry County, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ronald Garling
Apr 22, 2025
On Tuesday April 22, surrounded by his family, Ron Garling of Springfield earned his wings and already the world feels less bright.
Ron led an extraordinary life compared to most. Born in Estherville, Iowa July 8th, 1934, then moved to Garner, Iowa where he grew up, living in a train depot with his mother Ruth and father...
Patrick Wood
Apr 21, 2025
Patrick Murphy Wood, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born January 7, 1969, to Kenneth and Mary Wood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Patrick, better known as "Pat," lived a very adventurous life. As a child he loved sports, comics and being around his brothers Jason and Duane Wood. His mother, Mary, relocated...
