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Gwenna Sisco

Gwenna Sisco

Mar 20, 2025

Gwenna Lynn McGarrah Sisco was born in Cave Springs, Arkansas June 15, 1972, and went to be with our Lord on March 20, 2025.  She was born to Garry and Rebecca Wright McGarrah.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca.

She moved to Southwest Missouri in 1992.  More than anything Gwen loved animals.  ...

Daniel Golden Sr.

Daniel Golden Sr.

Mar 20, 2025

Daniel Lee Golden, 77, of Hollister, MO passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born January 21, 1948, to Charles and Octavia Golden in Springfield, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; his children, Sheila Earnheart and husband Charles, Daniel...

Betty Coy

Betty Coy

Mar 19, 2025

Betty Kaye Coy, 67, of Clever, MO passed away March 19, 2025. She was born September 15, 1957, to Desmon and Ilean Harber in Thayer, MO. The family moved to Springfield, MO in 1970 and she graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1975.

She enjoyed playing foosball, Yahtzee, and Phase 10 and watching WWE wrestling. She enjoyed...

Michaeleen Riel

Michaeleen Riel

Mar 19, 2025

Michaeleen Riel was born Michaeleen McLinden January 10, 1955, at St Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, California.

She attended 12 years of Catholic school, was married for 27 years and had two stepsons. For 21 years she worked at Sacramento Electric Company as Customer Service and then Credit Manager. She loved that job because it was her...

Cleaster Applewhite

Cleaster Applewhite

Mar 18, 2025

Cleaster was born in Indianola, Mississippi, on August 22nd 1959. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Beulah Missionary Baptist church. He graduated from Gentry High School school in 1978.

Cleaster had a passion for music and family. He had many paths and role modeling during his lifetime, such as a cop as well as...

Sheri Fainter

Sheri Fainter

Mar 18, 2025

Sheri Renee Fainter, 55, of Springfield, MO passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born July 13, 1969, to Carl and Gladys Tapscott in Brookfield, MO.

Sheri always lit up the room, making jokes, and making everyone feel loved and welcome. She enjoyed fishing, floating down the river with her...

Dana Lantgen

Dana Lantgen

Mar 17, 2025

Dana Lantgen (Burch), 64, of Willard, Missouri, passed away after a long illness on March 17, 2025. She was born February 6, 1961, in Houston, Missouri to Jerald D. Burch and Carol Ann Burch (Marquardt).

Dana was a loving mother, gifting her daughter a childhood full of magic and whimsy, and a doting grandmother, front and center...

Edie Buckner

Edie Buckner

Mar 17, 2025

Edith "Edie" Marie Buckner, 64, of Strafford, MO passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born June 29, 1960, to Nova "Dale" and Wanda Glidewell in St. Joseph, MO.

Edie retired from the Springfield Public School system after working in food services for more than 15 years. In her free time, she enjoyed camping and being...

Brenda Sparkman

Brenda Sparkman

Mar 17, 2025

Brenda May Sparkman (Hale), 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1947, in Springfield, MO, to William R. and Elizabeth A. Hale, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Richard Shillcutt, and her sister, Linda K., who passed at birth....

Matt Pryor

Matt Pryor

Mar 15, 2025

Matthew "Matt" Charles Pryor, 53, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born September 4, 1971, to George and Eileen Pryor in Springfield, MO.

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

Sandra Affeldt-Cotton

Sandra Affeldt-Cotton

Mar 15, 2025

Sandra Lee Olga Affeldt-Cotton, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born December 8, 1951, to Elmer and Lucille Affeldt in Turtle Lake, ND.

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

Rachel Foshee

Rachel Foshee

Mar 14, 2025

Rachel Dianne Foshee, 50, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was a daughter to Michael Foshee and Savannah Johanning in Albertville, AL. She was raised in Kansas City, Missouri by her mother Savannah Johanning along with her sister, Rebecca Foshee. She attended Center High School and graduated with honors. Rachel was her grandmother's (Louise's) favorite...

Robert Wagoner

Robert Wagoner

Mar 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" Craven Wagoner, 82, of Halfway, MO passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born November 18,1942, to Fred and Norma Wagoner in Jerome, MO.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

Sheila Tummons

Sheila Tummons

Mar 13, 2025

Sheila Suzanne Tummons, 46, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born July 3, 1978, to Buddy Tummons and Rebecca Densmore.

She was preceded in death by her dad and her grandparents.

Sheila is survived by her sons, James Neill and Noah Blaney; her mom, Becky Densmore; her...

Michael Sulik

Michael Sulik

Mar 13, 2025

Michael John Sulik, 59, of Branson, MO passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2025. He was born October 21, 1965, to John and Patricia Sulik in Philadelphia, PA.

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

Richard Turk

Richard Turk

Mar 12, 2025

Special delivery at heaven's open door on March 12, 2025.

Richard Lee Turk, 88 years old, was born on a farm east of Miller, Missouri on February 28, 1937, to John and Lottie (Lawyer) Turk.

Turk was a 1955 graduate of Miller High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to...

Lisa Oberman

Lisa Oberman

Mar 12, 2025

Lisa Beth Oberman, 65, of Ava, MO passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born December 9, 1959, to Morty and Linda in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was the first of three children.

Lisa attended elementary and high school in Montreal after which to further her education and reconnect with her Jewish heritage she traveled to...

William Yaeger

William Yaeger

Mar 12, 2025

William Francis Yaeger went to heaven to join his wife, Katherine Yaeger, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with his family at his bedside.

He worked in a power plant for many years to support his family. William loved his family very much.

He leaves behind his grandson, Douglas W. Yaeger, which he loved the most....

Carol Merrill

Carol Merrill

Mar 10, 2025

Carol Jean Merrill, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away March 10, 2025. She was born May 12, 1953, in Wilson, WI, to Richard and Eva Martin.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Joshua Monroe

Joshua Monroe

Mar 9, 2025

Joshua Elias Monroe was born on May 31st, 1988, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and passed away March 9th, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 36. Joshua served his country honorably as a soldier.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Monroe Jr.

He is survived by his...

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