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June Kilmer

June Kilmer

Oct 22, 2024

Eva June Kilmer, 85, of Springfield, MO, entered peacefully into eternal life with her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer's.

June was born on July 12, 1939, in Colorado Springs, CO and was the eldest daughter of Willard and Florence Munhollon....

Erica Anderson

Erica Anderson

Oct 21, 2024

Erica Michelle Anderson, 40, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born April 18, 1984, to Robert Anderson and Jody Howdahl in International Falls, MN.

Erica enjoyed her work providing occupational therapy to elderly patients in long term care facilities. In her free time, Erica enjoyed hanging out with her friends, whom she...

Gary Nicholas

Gary Nicholas

Oct 21, 2024

Gary Lee Nicholas, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born February 15, 1947, to Earl and Alberta Nicholas in Nebraska.

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

Brett Bowen

Brett Bowen

Oct 21, 2024

Brett Eugene Bowen, 58, of Pomona, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born September 9, 1966, to Gene and Ann Bowen in Oakland, CA.

Brett was an honorable man. He was generous, hardworking and kindhearted. Brett loved to fish. He even made it onto the cover of Field and Stream magazine for catching an...

Esther Ringey

Esther Ringey

Oct 21, 2024

Esther Marie Ringey, 95, of Marshfield, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born August 25, 1929, to Frank and Evelyn Johnson in Osawatomie, KS.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald Ringey; one brother and two sisters.

Esther is survived by daughter, Donna Ringey; son, Keith Ringey...

Paul Portman Sr

Paul Portman Sr

Oct 21, 2024

Paul Jean Portman, 93, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born September 24, 1931, to Joseph and Mary Portman in Brownsville, TX.

Paul was the oldest of 7 children. He was a devout Catholic. He served in the United States Air Force and was a proud Veteran of the Korean War. In...

Frances Scott

Frances Scott

Oct 21, 2024

Frances Elizabeth (Platcher) Scott, age 77, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Halfway, Missouri surrounded by her beloved family.

Frances was born on Oct. 30, 1946, to Charles and Dorothy (Brougham) Platcher in Melrose Park, Illinois. She was one of five children. Frances graduated from Fenton High School, Bensenville,...

Ashley Manes

Ashley Manes

Oct 19, 2024

Ashley Paige Manes, 41, of Strafford, MO passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born May 3, 1983, to Scherrie Kay Manes in Springfield, MO.

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

John Butts

John Butts

Oct 19, 2024

Johnny Ray Butts, 66, Fair Grove, MO passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born July 31, 1958, to Lester and Georgia Butts in Los Angeles, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lolita Bangs and Lavada Hester; and grandson, Cody Maggard.

He is survived by his lifelong partner...

Sheryl Smith

Sheryl Smith

Oct 18, 2024

Sheryl Arlene Smith, 69, of Urbana, MO passed away Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born March 15, 1955, to Larry and Shirley Thompson in Selma, AL.

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

Michael Foshee

Michael Foshee

Oct 17, 2024

Michael Brent Foshee, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born December 15, 1950, to Ray Barnett and Annie "Louise" Foshee in Gadsden, AL. Michael shared his mother's sense of humor and had a special bond with his grandparents, Dorothy and Earl Johnson. He spent many summers with them learning how to make homemade...

John Choate

John Choate

Oct 16, 2024

John "Butch" Andy Choate was born June 25, 1955, in Springfield, MO and passed away October 16, 2024, at his home in Bolivar, MO.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruby (Jump) Choate; and older sister, Charlene Ballinger.

John is survived by daughters, Amy (Brian) Daugherty and Lisa Moon; sisters, Darlene...

Stanley Fedora

Stanley Fedora

Oct 15, 2024

Stanley Moore Fedora, 66, of Rogersville, MO passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was born March 19, 1958, to John and Mary Fedora in Brunswick, GA.

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

Gary Edwards

Gary Edwards

Oct 14, 2024

Gary Clayton Edwards, 82, of Elkland, MO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born August 20, 1942, to James and Alvatine Edwards in St. Joseph, MO.

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

Steve Carroll

Steve Carroll

Oct 14, 2024

Steven "Steve" Ray Carroll, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born December 17, 1958, to Fred and Peggy Carroll in California.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

Kevin Stevens Jr

Kevin Stevens Jr

Oct 14, 2024

Kevin Don Stevens Jr., 33, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born July 31, 1991, to Kevin and Kathy Stevens in Los Banos, CA.

Kevin has always had a passion for helping others, from the time he was a child volunteering in nursing homes to being a bouncer for local artists who...

Doug Clement

Doug Clement

Oct 13, 2024

Douglas Clement, age 57, went to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2024. He was born December 26, 1966, to Ervin and Roselee Clement in Springfield, MO.

As a child, he and his sister, Melissa Birdsong, would play at Tom Watkins Park. They went to church a lot as children, they went to youth groups and...

Bobby Emerson

Bobby Emerson

Oct 12, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Emerson, age 63, of Howell, NJ, passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on July 22, 1961, Bobby was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who brought joy and warmth to everyone he encountered.

He attended Neptune High School and Wall High School; Bobby discovered his passion for music and art at the age...

David Mclaughlin

David Mclaughlin

Oct 10, 2024

David Lee McLaughlin, 57 of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born October 19, 1966, to Paul and Rose McLaughlin in Kentucky.

He is survived by his two sons, Joshua Mclaughlin and Colten Mclaughlin, who loved him dearly.

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

Jason Hoff

Jason Hoff

Oct 10, 2024

Jason Karl Hoff (August 8th, 1967 - October 10th, 2024)

Jason Karl Hoff, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away on October 10, 2024.

Jason was born in Kansas City to parents, Louis and Dorothy Hoff in the year 1967. He grew up with his siblings, Mike, Steven, and Terry Hoff. He later went on to...

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