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Harry Lowe
Dec 11, 2024
Harry Bernard Lowe, 82, of Springfield Missouri passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents; 11 siblings; previous wife, Wanda Lowe; and great grand-daughter, Aubrey Lowe.
Harry was born February 11th, 1942, to Henry and Marie Lowe on the homestead in Dean, Montana. Â His family later moved...
Melissa Kruse
Dec 11, 2024
Melissa Gail Kruse, 47, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born March 9, 1977, in Marshfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Dorothy Storey
Dec 10, 2024
Dorothy Faye Storey, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on October 20, 1931, to Orville King Willard and Bertha Gertrude Walker.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melvin P. Storey; her daughter, Linda L. Fee; her parents; and several brothers and sisters.
...Mark Carriger
Dec 10, 2024
Gregory Mark Carriger was born March 10, 1965, in Joplin, MO, to Garry R. Carriger (deceased) and Judith K. Carriger. Gregory died December 10, 2024, in Springfield, MO.
"Mark," as he was known, grew up in Branson, MO, with his three brothers: Mike, Jeff, and Matt, aka Snork Carriger. It was here where Mark's love for nature...
Julie Rhea
Dec 9, 2024
Julia "Julie" Charlotte Rhea, 73, of Nixa, MO passed away Monday, December 10, 2024. She was born November 27, 1951, to James and Elsie DeVore in Cincinatti, OH.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Brent Charlton
Dec 7, 2024
Brenton "Brent" Clay Charlton, 38, of O'Fallon, MO passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born March 8, 1986, and raised by his parents, Rick and Judy Charlton in St. Louis, MO.
Brent was a people person. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and never met a stranger. He was goofy and had a...
Bob Collins
Dec 6, 2024
Robert "Bob" Eugene Collins, Jr. 68, of Fenton, MO departed this life on December 6, 2024. Bob was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on February 14, 1956, to Robert Eugene Collins, Sr and Una Nadine Cochran, nee Farris.
Bob is survived by his wife, Dawn Collins, nee Bentrup; daughter, Amanda (Scott) Gerber; sons Ryan Evans, Jacob...
Josh Anson
Dec 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Joshua Wayne Anson, 43, on the morning of Friday, December 6, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on February 3, 1981, in Temple, Texas, Joshua was a cherished son of John Bannister and Sharolyn Anson. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those...
Ann Zimmerman
Dec 6, 2024
Opal "Ann" Zimmerman, 71, of West Plains, MO passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born April 12, 1953, to Charles and Phyllis Roberts in Cabool, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
John Prima
Dec 5, 2024
John Anthony Prima, 59, of Buffalo, MO passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born June 23, 1965, to Wayne and Lucille Prima in Chicago, IL.
John was a carpenter by trade. In his free time, he was an avid fisherman, amateur farmer, and animal lover. John was also a huge fan of the Florida Panthers....
Martha Ratliff
Dec 5, 2024
On Thursday, Dec. 5, God called home one of his great workers, Martha Jean Ratliff, 76, of Garland, Texas. Born Jan. 11, 1948, to Wallace and Esther Ratliff, Martha was the baby of five children. An inquisitive child with red pigtails, Martha followed the lead of her older brothers and was like a first baby to her older sister....
Wilma Joplin
Dec 4, 2024
Wilma Jean Joplin, née Raymer, Born May 21st, 1938, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Wilmer and Thelma Raymer. Wilma Jean was survived by two sisters, Eileen Raymer of Ellsinore MO and Barbra Raymer-Becherer of Hillsboro MO. 3 children, 8 Grandchildren and 10 Great...
Sabra Johnson
Dec 4, 2024
Sabra Annette Johnson, 73, of Willard, MO passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born March 22, 1951, to Robert and Mary Johnson in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been made to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Donna Dillman
Dec 3, 2024
Donna Jo Dillman, 77, of Grove, OK passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born May 27, 1947, to Ray and Lorene Dillman in Okmulgee, OK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cory Stapp
Dec 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cory Brian Todd Stapp, 44, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. A lifelong resident of Springfield, MO, Cory was born January 23, 2981.
He was preceded in death by one son, Castiel; and his mother, Grenda.
He is survived by his wife, Charity (Ingle) Stapp;...
Donnie Abraham
Dec 2, 2024
Donald "Donnie" Lee Abraham Jr., 54, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born January 1, 1970, to Donald and Roberta Abraham in Kansas City, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cheryl Dunn
Dec 1, 2024
Cheryl Patricia Dunn, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born January 24, 1958, to Donald and Patricia Firster in Erie, PA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Richard Murphy
Nov 30, 2024
Richard Theodore Murphy Jr, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born February 14, 1951, to Richard and Nancy Murphy.
Richard was a giver and was always ready to help his family and friends. He was a hard worker and never complained. Richard retired from Missouri State University after being employed there...
Claire Como
Nov 30, 2024
Claire G. Como, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born February 9, 1946, to Albert and Marie Gaillard in New Orleans, LA.
Claire lived in New Orleans, La many years while running a successful business and raising four children: Scott, Michelle, Anne (Tim) and David. She was very active in her...
Richard Myklebust
Nov 29, 2024
Richard Bernard Myklebust, 82, of Conway, MO passed away Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born October 6, 1942, to Bernard and Lillian Myklebust in Glendale, CA.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine Myklebust.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

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