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Anita Peeler

Anita Peeler

Jul 11, 2024

Anita Carol Peeler, 66, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away July 11, 2024, in Springfield, MO. She was born February 5, 1958, to George and Bettie Beckett.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years Robert Peeler, her 5 children, Sarah, Daniel, Jasper, Rachael, and Hammy, and 15 grandchildren.

She was an incredible wife,...

Russ Hughes

Russ Hughes

Jul 7, 2024

Russel "Russ" Nelson Hughes, 74, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born June 7, 1950, to T.J. and Reva Hughes in Fordland, MO.

He was a middle child of nine kids in his family. In his youth, he played baseball as a pitcher and would have loved...

Roger Lehmberg

Roger Lehmberg

Jul 7, 2024

Roger Ray Lehmberg, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born July 12, 1933, to Raymond and Freda Lehmberg in Illinois.

Roger was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked for many years as the Training Development Officer for the FAA and stayed busy in retirement working in...

Jackie Muntz

Jackie Muntz

Jul 5, 2024

"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love" Corinthians 13:13

Our Mom and Nana, our Leading Lady…

Jackie Movalean Muntz was born on May 15, 1939, and passed peacefully on July 5, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her darling...

David Jackson

David Jackson

Jul 4, 2024

David Wayne Jackson, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born January 3, 1959, to Virgil Jackson and Clara Karr in Salina, KS.

He is survived by his son, Charlie Harris of Wamego, KS; his daughter, Rachel Jackson of Salina, KS; his sister June Heilbrun of Bushton, KS; and many nieces and...

Sue Petty

Sue Petty

Jul 3, 2024

Susan "Sue" Kay Petty, 64, from Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

She was born on October 9, 1959, to Earl Madison and Marilyn Cureton in Kansas City, MO.

Sue is survived by her son, Sean Petty; her daughter, Jennifer Hollingsworth; one grandchild, Chance Hollingsworth; several...

William Rainier

William Rainier

Jul 3, 2024

William (Bill) Rainier, 92-year-old Grove resident, passed away Wednesday morning July 3, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. He was born June 12, 1932, in Brownfield, Texas to Ray and Minnie Rainwater.

His father, being a Church of God pastor, ministered in the west Texas and southeastern New Mexico region allowing the family to...

Gavin Summers

Gavin Summers

Jul 2, 2024

March 5, 1992 - July 2, 2024

In loving memory of Gavin Lee Summers

Gavin grew up in Camdenton, Missouri with his parents, and attended Camdenton High School. He finished his high school diploma in Willard, Missouri. After high school Gavin lived in the Springfield area. Gavin had a lifelong love of soccer and football....

Colleen Adams

Colleen Adams

Jul 2, 2024

Colleen Sue Adams, 69, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born June 16, 1955, to Bill Lair and Doris Clubb.

Colleen loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. Banana bread was one of her favorite treats to bake and share with others. She loved her children...

Tracey Proctor

Tracey Proctor

Jun 30, 2024

Tracey Ann Proctor, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, June 30, 2024. She was born September 20, 1959, to Tom and Sabrina Underwood in Lexington, KY.

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

Linda Murillo

Linda Murillo

Jun 28, 2024

Linda Jean Murillo, 77, of Battlefield, MO passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born February 24, 1947, to John and Bessie Womack in Aurora, MO.

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

J. D. Herring

J. D. Herring

Jun 25, 2024

Jerry David Herring, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born February 22, 1960, to John and Ruthann Herring in San Francisco, CA.

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

John Wernet

John Wernet

Jun 24, 2024

John Wernet, 55, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born to John and Barbara Wernet on May 23, 1969.

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

Brad Babin

Brad Babin

Jun 24, 2024

Bradley Blair Babin passed away peacefully in Springfield Missouri on June 24, 2024. He was born June 11, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents were Joseph Gordon Babin and Krispin Kay Balliet Babin.

While his father was in training, the US Army and later in medical practice, Brad and his family lived in New Orleans, Memphis...

Helen Burruss

Helen Burruss

Jun 23, 2024

On Sunday evening, June 23, 2024, Helen E. King-Burruss passed away peacefully at the age of 97.  Steve and Sharon want to thank you who were a part of her life.  In her final days she remembered many of you as we spent time reminiscing the "good old days".

Helen was born and raised on the family...

Esther Israel

Esther Israel

Jun 22, 2024

Agnes Esther Israel, 89, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024. Esther was born on December 8, 1934, in Newton, Kansas.

She is survived by her brother, Wayne Porter; her children, Greg Israel (Cathy), Sheryl Counts (Richard), Steve Israel (Mary), daughter-in-law, Debi Israel; her grandchildren, Aaron Israel (Erika), Sarah Flowers...

Chance Parker

Chance Parker

Jun 22, 2024

Chance William McKenzie Parker, 35, of a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born January 19, 1989, to Dan Farnsworth and Ronda Parker.

Chance was very happy, go lucky. He was always looking forward to the future.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ronda Parker; his...

Roy Simmons

Roy Simmons

Jun 21, 2024

Roy Edward Simmons, 77, of Marshfield, MO passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born October 9, 1946, in Rolla, MO.

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

Shelly Demoret

Shelly Demoret

Jun 20, 2024

Shelly R. Demoret, born in Dodge City, KS March 4th, 1955, departed this life on June 20th, 2024, at the age of 69.

Shelly was preceded in death by her parents, Melbourne and Dixie Demoret; and a sister, Gaylea Mae.

She is survived by her significant other, George Ladish of the home; her daughter, Dusty...

Rex Applegate

Rex Applegate

Jun 19, 2024

Rex Allen Applegate, 66, of Aldrich, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Born on April 4, 1958, to William and Helen Applegate in Springfield, MO, Rex was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen...

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