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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Clark Travis
May 21, 2024
Edmund "Clark" Travis, 95, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born December 2, 1928, to Lisle and Cora Travis in Peru, Iowa.
Clark loved writing religious books and playing his organ. He was a songwriter and even had a cartoon strip published. Clark was the proud owner and operator of Quality Electric...
Tammy Brimhall
May 19, 2024
Tamara Jayne Brimhall of Republic, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of sixty-nine. She was surrounded by many members of her family, including her six children, loving mother, and devoted husband. She was born on July 27, 1954, in Kennett, Missouri. She was the daughter of Dorothy Lucille Houston and the late Charles Boyd...
Zeb Kennedy
May 19, 2024
Zebulun "Zeb" William Kennedy 8/6/1985 - 5/19/2024
Zeb was an "odd kid" from the beginning and weird in all the best ways! He loved video games, game shows, cartoons, frisbee golf, cooking, movies, game night tournaments, and tons of other nerdy things he loved talking about with his friends like Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, Marvel...
Pj Cobb
May 18, 2024
Celebrating the life of PJ (Phyllis Jean) Cobb 1950-2024
PJ Cobb sadly and unexpectedly departed this life on Saturday May 18th, 2024, at Cox hospital. Â PJ was 73 years 11 months and 2 days young.
PJ was born in Piggot Arkansas on June 16th, 1950. Â Her tender years were a troubled time for her birth...
Michelle Bedsaul
May 18, 2024
Michelle Bedsaul was born at Cox North in Springfield, MO on January 23rd, 1967, to William and Shirley Baker. Michelle passed away at Cox South in Springfield, MO on May 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Shirley and on brother, Jean.
She is survived by 5 children, Rachel (Tom) Caddell of...
Justin Lee
May 15, 2024
Justin Jerome Lee, 44, of Seneca, MO passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born March 3, 1980, to Floyd and Pamela Lee in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Rene Burns
May 15, 2024
Irene "Rene" Elsie Burns, 92, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, peacefully at her home. Rene was born August 25, 1931, in Bellaire, OH the youngest of five children. Preceding her in death are her first husband, Regis Walsh; and two sons, Ricky and Terry Walsh. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bill;...
James Maifeld
May 15, 2024
James Kellie Maifeld, Clever MO, passed away on May 15, 2024, after a short battle with Metastatic Kidney Cancer. He was 80 years old.
Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jane; daughters, Kellie Davis and Bobbie Jo Turner; son-in law, Tim Turner; grandchildren, Tyler Davis, Kirsten Jensen, Bodie and Eli Turner; great grandson,...
Anna Collins
May 14, 2024
Anna Mable Ahrensfield-Collins, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born January 14, 1937, to Elmer and Agnes Ahrensfield in Orwigsburg, PA.
Anna worked in the medical field in San Bernadino, CA for 20 years. She loved slot-machines, movies, and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed finding a sunny spot on the patio to...
Scott Scales
May 13, 2024
Donald "Scott" Scales, 67, of Rogersville, MO passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. He was born August 22, 1956, to Donald and Irene Scales in Grand Junction, CO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Tammy Nida
May 13, 2024
Tammy Lynn Nida, 62, of Seymour, MO passed away Monday, May 14, 2024. She was born March 6, 1962, in Springfield, MO. Tammy was raised by her mother, Lou Henson and Roscoe Todd. Her biological father was Jack Hill.
She loved her plants and interior design.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral...
Judy Stirewalt
May 13, 2024
Judy Rosemond Mae Stirewalt, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born August 1, 1939, to Earl and Eliza Evans in Joplin, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Jennifer Robinson
May 13, 2024
Jennifer Kay Robinson, 54, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born November 13, 1969, to Ray Choate and Linetta Essary.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sara Brummel
May 11, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sara J. Brummel. Sara's profound influence as a teacher, colleague, and artist has left an indelible mark on our community and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Sara Jeanette Brummel, 74 of Springfield, MO passed away the evening of May 11, 2024. She was born in...
Susan Butler
May 11, 2024
Susan Fahey Butler on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick L. Butler, M.D.; loving mother of Patrick, Pamela, Greg and the late Timothy and Kathy.
The family will receive friends at LUPTON CHAPEL, 7233 Delmar Boulevard, University City on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Bev Gray
May 11, 2024
Beverly June Gray (Nielsen)
Beverly June Gray (Nielsen) was born on December 1, 1951, in Independence, IA, to Dale Nielsen and Verna Fulton. She passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Springfield, MO, after battling chronic health issues.
Bev was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She leaves behind her brothers...
Carl Sheets
May 10, 2024
Carl Edward Sheets, 80, of Hermitage, MO passed away suddenly on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born April 6, 1944, in Ray County, MO to Roy and Mary Sheets.
Carl was an avid hunter and gambler, and he loved fish frys. He was also a proud Shriner.
He was preceded in death by his...
Shirley Overman
May 10, 2024
Shirley Faye Overman, 84 of Ash Grove, MO, passed away May 10th, 2024. She was born June 17th, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to William and Daisy Bessenbacher.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, James Max Overman Sr. and brothers, Michael Bessenbacher, William Bessenbacher, Jr, Larry Bessenbacher. Â She has one surviving brother, Joe...
Linda Deibert
May 9, 2024
Linda Deibert, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born October 28, 1956, to Jack and Elizabeth Rhodes in Napa, CA.
Linda liked camping and the outdoors. She enjoyed life and having good times with the people that she loved. She was a fighter, the fun aunt and a wonderful grandma.
...Cheri Mckenzie
May 9, 2024
Cheri Lynn McKenzie, 66, of Buffalo, MO passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born October 23, 1957, to Alvie and Anna Martin in Mansfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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