Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Katherine Hargrove
Jun 4, 2025
Katherine Lois Hargrove, 91, of Springfield, Mo went so peacefully home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Katherine was born to Melvin and Bernice Borders on May 15, 1934, in Dunklin County, Mo.
On September 13, 1952, she married the love of her life, Thomas Richard Hargrove and they were married for 70...
Kim Gravlin
Jun 4, 2025
Kim Linwood Gravlin, 71, of Willard, MO passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born August 5, 1953, to William and Beverly Gravlin at Selfridge Air Force Base, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kathy Wilkes
Jun 4, 2025
Kathy Wilkes of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully at Cox South Hospice on June 4, 2025, after a brief bout of cancer. She was born in Springfield to Joe and Mary McLemore on August 6, 1964.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe McLemore.
She is survived by her husband, Terry; children, Marcus...
Michael Appleberry
Jun 3, 2025
Michael Dean Appleberry, 66, of Urbana, MO passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born October 4, 1958, to Jessie and Goldia Appleberry in Butler, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Thomas Smith
Jun 3, 2025
Thomas David Smith, 69, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Tom was a man whose steady presence and generous heart touched many throughout his life.
Tom was born on July 26, 1955, in Farmington, Missouri, to Dewel and...
Exequiel Gamilla
Jun 3, 2025
Exequiel L. Gamilla age 71 passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born December 16, 1953, in Pola Oriental Mindoro, Philippines to Santos Gamilla and Felomena Lopez.
He was a 1970 graduate of Canlubang High School. He married Flordeliza Ritumban on April 6, 1976, in Pola Oriental Mindoro, Philippines....
Janet Richardson
Jun 3, 2025
Janet Marie Casey Richardson, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in her home with her loving husband by her side.
Janet was born in Ben Hur, Arkansas to James Cleve Casey and Pauline Bell Casey. She had three siblings, James Paul Casey (Virginia Mae Deffenbaugh Casey), Judith Elaine Casey Anderson (Noah Anderson) and John Daniel Casey...
Micheal Riggans
Jun 3, 2025
Micheal L. Riggans, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born October 5, 1965.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Peter Perricone Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
Peter Ray Perricone Jr., 56, of Mountain Home, AR, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born June 12, 1968, to Peter and Nani Perricone, in Whittier, CA.
Pete was known for his incredible sense of humor and gift for making people laugh, even in the most challenging moments. He shared a close and meaningful bond...
Willard Dean King
Jun 2, 2025
Our beloved father, Willard Dean King, passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2025, at the young age of 69. A number he was always proud of and just shy of what he considered "getting old," which he never intended to do.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Irene King, and...
Gilbert Douglas Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Gilbert Carmack Douglas Jr., 79, of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born January 10, 1946, to Jack and Imogene Douglas in Carroll County, TN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Nancy Roberts
May 31, 2025
Nancy Jeanette Roberts, 81, of Willard, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Nancy was born June 3, 1943, to Oran and Marie Hall in Willard, MO. She graduated from Willard High School in 1961 and was a lifelong resident of the Willard area. She enjoyed quilting, reading, playing games, and traveling with...
Stacy Twesten
May 31, 2025
Stacy Twesten, 54, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born June 14, 1970, to James and Barbara Twesten in St. Louis County, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Patricia Wilson
May 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Wilson, 65, of Louisburg, MO passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born January 14, 1960, to Herbert and Virgie Wilson in St. Louis City, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Marcia Tapert
May 30, 2025
Marcia Jean Tapert, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born October 25, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She is survived by her sons, Mark and James Tapert.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services in Springfield, MO.
Jack Schies
May 30, 2025
Jack Ray Schies, 70, of Humansville, MO passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born December 1, 1954, to Junior and Eileen Schies.
Jack had a love for racing. He even had his own stock car that he would race. He also loved mechanical things. Jack could tear a vehicle apart and put it back together...
Terry Buffalow
May 30, 2025
Terry Dean Buffalow, 68, of Morrisville, MO passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 30, 2025, at home, with his wife by his side. He was born on January 29, 1957, to Richard and Ellen "Jeannie" Buffalow in Key West, FL.
Terry grew up and attended school in Camdenton, MO. After high school he joined the...
Darriel Mcdaniel
May 30, 2025
Darriel McDaniel, 53, of Richland, MO passed away Saturday, May 30, 2025. He was born October 18, 1971, to Talmage and Ok-Cha McDaniel in Korea.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Diane Collinson
May 29, 2025
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, and Friend, Diane Frances Collinson passed away surrounded by loving family on May 29th, 2025 at the age of 85 after complications from a stroke.
Diane was born in Long Island, NY, but soon moved with her parents, Charles and Frances, to the Ozarks and enjoyed an adventurous childhood in Springfield and Billings....
Kent Brown Jr.
May 29, 2025
Kent Roland Brown Jr., 58, of Elkland, MO passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born March 4, 1967, to Kent and Connie Brown in Las Vegas, NV.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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