Nov 26, 2024

George Allac Swensrud, 54, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born November 5, 1970, in Riverside, MO.

George loved to drink, watch football, and have a good time with Roxanne.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley.

George is survived by his significant other, Roxanne Rider;...

Nov 26, 2024

Patricia Darlene Ingram of Carthage, Missouri passed unexpectedly from this life, aged 72 on November 26, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  Patty was born on October 30, 1952, in Webb City, Missouri to the late Bill and Doris (Wine) Henson.  She was the third daughter following the births of her older sisters Victoria and Margaret.

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Nov 26, 2024

James "Jim" Clayton Blake, 64, of Stockton, MO passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born June 26,1960, to JC and Roberta Blake in California.

Jim, also known as Bo to family and friends, dedicated his life to serving others through his faith and talents. He was a passionate preacher whose sermons were known for their...

Nov 25, 2024

Richard "Ricky" Ray Campbell, 73, of Republic, MO made his journey home to Jesus on Monday, November 25, 2024, from this earth. He was born August 22, 1951, to Bruce and Amy Campbell in Crawford, NE. Around 1957 he moved to Alaska and spent the next 20 years there.

Ricky served his country for 22 years as...

Nov 24, 2024

Eugene Arthur Stevens, 78, of Republic, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1946, to Eugene and Virginia Stevens (Skrzynski) in Rochester, NY.

Eugene grew up in Rochester's Polish American community, where he formed lifelong memories and values. He graduated from Edison Technical and Occupational High School in 1964. Soon...

Nov 23, 2024

John Clark Closser, 78, shot straight down to Hell on the sunny Saturday afternoon of November 23, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born November 26, 1945, to Wilbur and Helen Closser, who raised him and his sister in a modest home on Valentine Street in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Clark was a voracious reader and a gifted...

Nov 21, 2024

Esther Marie Myers, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born May 18, 1942, to William and Auoria Smith in Blythe, CA.

Esther attended cosmetology school in California. She was very talented and enjoyed cooking, painting, knitting, and ceramics. She was also an amazing seamstress. She could make anything.

She...

Nov 21, 2024

Benjamin "Chad" Butts, 41, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born February 25, 1983, to Larry and Robin Butts.

Chad is survived by his sons, Brett and Cooper Butts; his brothers, Shane Butts and Austin and Elizabeth Butts; and a lot of close friends that he considered family.

Arrangements have...

Nov 20, 2024

Sharon Kaye Tatro, 72, of Harrison, AR passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born August 3, 1952, to James and Mary Villines.

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

Nov 20, 2024

Ivan Benjamin Alley, 44, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born October 26, 1980, in San Luis Obispo, CA.

On July 1, 2021, Ivan married Staci Smoot. He was the father of Jewell Wilson, Ryu Knoelk, Akira Knoelk and Drake Alley; and the loving son to his mother, Liz and his father...

Nov 20, 2024

Jim Dean Groves, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born July 9, 1959, to Arthur and Georgia Groves in Topeka, KS.

Jim grew up in Topeka, Kansas and graduated from Topeka High. He served his country and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Jim enjoyed watching the Kansas...

Nov 20, 2024

Claudia Jean Conrad was born on October 7, 1949, in Ames Iowa to Claude Ray Harrelson and Dorthy Harrelson- Yancy. Claudia was one of 5 children.

On January 25th, 1967, she married Michael Conrad Sr. from Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. They built their life together for many years in Iowa and then relocated to Missouri in 1987. Together they...

Nov 18, 2024

Virginia Lynn Benfield, 60, of Halfway, MO passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born April 27, 1964, to Robert and Linda Caudle in Chicago, IL.

Virginia worked for over 20 years transporting children to school in the Bolivar area. Her greatest accomplishment was her four children. She was a very loving mother.

She...

Nov 17, 2024

Jerry Wilkes passed away on Sunday, November 17th in Lee's Summit, Missouri at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Esther Wilkes, and his brother, Berl Wilkes. He is survived by his wife, Penny, of 69 years, sons Tom Wilkes (Vicky) and Terry (Kathy), 4 grandchildren, Paul (Heather), Rachel (Justin), Marcus (JoJo),...

Nov 17, 2024

Shirley Deane (Ballard) Saunders, 89, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A loving and devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Shirley always put her family first and made time for everyone. Her sweet spirit touched hearts and impacted lives –she was one-of-a-kind.

A devout...

Nov 13, 2024

Michael "Mike" Douglas Caudle, 52, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born August 1, 1972, in Chicago, IL.

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

Nov 12, 2024

Carolyn Anne Mitchell, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born February 21, 1968, in San Francisco, CA.

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

Nov 12, 2024

Linda Sue Vaughn, 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on January 14, 1959, in Nevada, Missouri, she was the youngest daughter of Iris and Winford Scritchfield.

On February 14, 1977, Linda married her soulmate, Gary Dean Vaughn. Their marriage lasted 47 years, and together...

Nov 10, 2024

Crystal Jewell Borges-Lopez, 45, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born November 29, 1978, to Lynn and Carol Gaddy in Marshall, MO.

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

Nov 10, 2024

Angel Maurie Thomas, 45, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born May 25, 1979, in Chicago, IL.

Angel was an extreme couponer. She loved hanging out with her friends and making cocktails.

She is survived by her children Erika and Eric Thomas.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...