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Sharon Lasher
Jan 28, 2025
Sharon Kay Lasher (Holmquist), 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Sharon was born December 16, 1939, to Alta (AC) and Geraldine (Greer) Brown in Lansing, MI. Â She attended school in Charlotte, MI.
Sharon had a calling at a very young age to be in the ministry. Â After High School she attended...
Diane Wood
Jan 27, 2025
Diane Alice Wood, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born September 22, 1951, to John and Alice "Patsy" Wood in Rahway, NJ.
Diane was the oldest of three children born to John and Pat Wood. Her little sister, Suzie followed in March of 1953. Her little brother, John, known as "Newt,"...
Tony Ferreira
Jan 26, 2025
Anthony (Tony) Ferreira, age 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away in his home on January 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Tony was born on January 8, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, John Jack Ferreira; mother, Leola Francis Ferreira; and brother, Bobby Ferreira.
Tony was survived by his wife, Cheryl...
Michael Young
Jan 26, 2025
Michael was born in Springfield Missouri on March 30th, 1954. He was a Missourian boy through and through. His adventurous spirit took him all over America working different jobs like oil rigging and construction. A master craftsman in his own right, Mike could make anything he set his mind to. His creative spirit drew him to every form of...
Phil Ford
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Phil Ford announce his passing. Phil was born on December 25, 1950, in Jobe, Missouri and entered into rest on January 25, 2025, in Springfield, MO after a brief illness. Phil was preceded in death by his parents Chris and Gladys Ford.
Phil is survived by his son...
Kim Badenbach
Jan 21, 2025
Kimberly Sue Badenbach, 60, of Republic, MO passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born March 18, 1964, to Sandra Whipple in Shelbyville, IN.
Kim loved her cats and dogs. She also enjoyed reading and treating herself to Chinese food. She was a good person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her....
Greg Pettijohn
Jan 21, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Gene Pettijohn, 64, of Elk Creek, MO passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born to Claude and Peggy Pettijohn Jr. in Batesville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Pettijohn and Peggy Hansen; and one sister, Sheila Pettijohn.
Greg is survived by two children, Cheyenne Pettijohn and Brandon...
Glenn Sullivan
Jan 20, 2025
Glenn Walter Sullivan, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born May 15, 1940, to Glenn and Margaret Sullivan in Inglewood, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Dominic Denton
Jan 18, 2025
Bubby, Dominic Micheal Denton, of Springfield, MO, was born December 27, 2001, in Purcell, OK. He passed away on January 18, 2025.
Dominic was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Joy Arnold and Lisa Rantz; great-grandparents, Sharon Wilson, and James and Wilma Crook; aunts, Rebecca Foster and Kyla Maudlin; and his uncle, Jim Latham.
He...
Charlie Ledbetter
Jan 16, 2025
Henry Charles "Charlie" Ledbetter, 74, of Willard, MO passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born November 13, 1950, to Henry and Eunice Ledbetter in West Plains, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Mark Huff
Jan 15, 2025
Mark Kevin Huff, 62, of Fair Grove, Missouri passed away on January 15, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 5, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas to Clifton O. Huff, Jr. and Freda (Cox) Huff. Mark graduated with the class of 1980 of Marshfield High School, Marshfield, Missouri. Like his father, Mark was a Master...
Sally Gibbons
Jan 15, 2025
Sally Ann Gibbons, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born July 12, 1948, to Eugene and Virginia Anderson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Chanse Shrock
Jan 15, 2025
Chanse Owen Shrock of Springfield, Mo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at the age of 37. He was born on September 4th, 1987, in Centralia, Illinois. He was the firstborn child and only son of Owen Shrock and Lila (McElroy) Woollums.
Chanse loved all creatures, big and small. He had a particular passion for...
Ronnie Cline
Jan 13, 2025
Ronnie (Ron) Cline, 73, of Long Lane, MO, died January 13, 2025. Â Ronnie was born November 24, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas. Â He was the son of Cecil E. Cline and Noma Cline (Bramwell).
Ronnie graduated from Washington High School in 1970. Â He attended classes at Kansas City, Kansas Community College and Kansas City Area Vocational Technical...
Jack Hughes
Jan 12, 2025
Jack Hughes, 101, of Willard, MO passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born July 26, 1923, to Roy and Maude Hughes in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cathy Von Holt
Jan 12, 2025
Cathy Lynn Von Holt January 11, 1958 – January 12, 2025
Cathy Lynn Von Holt, aged 67, from Willard, MO passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at 3:50 a.m., following a courageous 4.5-year battle with Stage 4 terminal cancer. Her unwavering strength and optimism were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Cathy was...
Hannah Curnutt
Jan 11, 2025
Hannah Joanne Curnutt, 22, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born October 25, 2002, to Joshua Curnutt and Heather Giedd.
Hannah played soccer along with many other clubs and activities through elementary and middle school. She discovered Springfield Little Theatre during her sophomore year of high school and performed...
Charles Chilcutt
Jan 9, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Glen Chilcutt was born in Bois D' Arc, Missouri to Glen and Hazel Chilcutt on April 1, 1945.
Charlie passed on January 9, 2025, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Wimmer Chilcutt; two children: Jamie Deyman (husband Brad Deyman) and Sherry Chilcutt (husband, Hank Delamare) both...
Noella Thomas
Jan 8, 2025
Noella Sue Thomas, 80, of Bolivar, MO passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born November 7, 1944, to Norman and Opal Haas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Linda Lanksbury
Jan 8, 2025
Linda Ruth Lanksbury, 78, of Ash Grove, MO passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born May 14, 1946, in Iowa.
She was preceded by her son, Derek Lanksbury.
Linda is survived by her son, Brent and daughter-in-law Danielle Lanksbury; her two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Trevor; and two great granddaughters, Leilani and Laycee with...

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