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Arnold Abrahamson
May 16, 2025
Arnold "Abe" Charles Abrahamson passed away on Friday May 16th, 2025, after an illness of cancer. He was born on July 4,1945 in Chariton Iowa to Pearl and Dorothy Abrahamson.
The family moved to Dodge County, MN in 1951 where he was raised on the family farm. He graduated from West Concord High School in 1963 and...
Thomas "Harry" Bain
May 15, 2025
Thomas "Harry" Bain, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born April 25, 1944, to T.J. and Marie Bain in Birmingham, AL.
He is survived by his only son, Zachary J. Bain and former spouse and caregiver, Bethny K. Bain; and their immediate families, all of Springfield, MO.
The family...
Michael Stone
May 14, 2025
Obituary for Michael A. Stone, PsyD
Michael Allen Stone, 74, passed at Mercy Hospital in Springfield MO 05/14/2025 after a long illness. He was born 01/24/1951 to Evelyn Stone and D.A. "Bud" Stone, who along with two brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by wife Jennifer Lee Stone.
Mike was passionate about pop...
Ed Krupski
May 12, 2025
Edward "Ed" Albert Krupski, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born April 27, 1960, to Dominic and Sara (Cartwright) Krupski in Virginia Beach, VA.
Ed grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. He then moved to Springfield, MO and met Mary Joyce. They were married for 35 years. Ed worked as the...
David Blades
May 12, 2025
David Allen Blades, 59, of West Plains, MO passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born March 7, 1966, to Jerry and Connie Blades in Upland, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Mary Ann Garrett
May 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Ann Taylor Garrett, who died peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She had just celebrated her 77th birthday with her children and grandchildren engaging in the thing she loved best, spending time watching them run and play in a...
Naomi Witherspoon
May 12, 2025
Naomi Witherspoon, 87, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born May 2, 1938, to Leon and Emma Brent in Ullin Mounds, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Danni White
May 12, 2025
Danette "Danni" Eugenie White passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. Danni was born in Williston, N.D. on January 13th, 1939, to Martin Westhagen and Martha Grace Anderson. She was the 5th of six daughters.
Danni graduated class of '57 from Williston High School, shortly after she moved to Springfield, Mo where she began her career working...
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. 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.

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