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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...
Arlene Malmborg
Jun 18, 2024
Arlene Francis Malmborg, 94, of Hermitage, MO passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born June 9, 1930, to Joseph and Blanche Novak in Chicago, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services in Springfield, MO.
Bonnie Williams
Jun 17, 2024
Bonnie Lea Williams, daughter of Rev. John Edwin "Eddie" Pearce and Effie Faye Holder Pearce, was born on June 21, 1934, in Wright Co., MO, and passed away on June 17, 2024, in Lebanon, MO, at the age of eighty-nine.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Luster Carl Williams, on March 6, 2014. She is...
Tom Bunch Jr
Jun 15, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Eugene Bunch Jr., 46, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. Tom was born June 30, 1977, the son of Ima Jean Bunch.
He is survived by his children; his mother; and his siblings.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Janie Kielty
Jun 15, 2024
Mary Jane "Janie" Kielty, 75, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2024, after a terminal illness that ended her precious life. Mary was born on November 18th, 1948, to Cornelius Kielty and Lillian Donahue, and raised by Frank and Lillian Chabrian. After earning a degree in nursing, she dedicated her career to healthcare.
Mary...
Ruth Lacey
Jun 14, 2024
Ruth Ann Lacey 7-8-1949 - 6-14-2024
Ruth Ann (Durden) Lacey, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in Springfield, MO, to Joseph "Cleo" and Flora (Phillips) Durden on July 8, 1949. Growing up Ruth was a member of Bellview Baptist...
Mark Ault
Jun 13, 2024
Mark Ault passed away on June 13, 2024. Born on October 29, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, he was the cherished son of John and Susan (Amyx) Ault. Mark graduated from Gainesville High School in 1979 and spent most of his life in Ozark County. A man of many talents, he was a carpenter, collector, truck driver, and entrepreneur. Among...
James Mckinney Jr.
Jun 13, 2024
James Earskin McKinney Jr, 71, of Republic, MO passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born December 17, 1952, to James and Bobbie McKinney in California.
James worked for MFA for 48 years. He began his career with them in Springfield, MO and when that store closed its doors he transferred to the Aurora location. James...
Thomas Cooper
Jun 12, 2024
Thomas Franklin Cooper, 55, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born July 18, 1968, to Kenneth and Joanne Cooper.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Brian Sutton
Jun 12, 2024
Brian David Sutton, 57, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2024. He was born March 12, 1967, to David and Maryann Sutton in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ray Bailey
Jun 11, 2024
Ray Bailey was an affectionately devoted father and grandfather who took the utmost pride in dedicating his time to family. Throughout his life he committed to passing on the importance and value of family and spending time with loved ones. Ray spent most of his life in the Springfield, MO surrounding area raising his son and two daughters with...
Richard Stitt
Jun 11, 2024
Richard LeRoy Stitt, 82, of Seymour, MO passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born October 19, 1941, to John and Della Stitt in Paonia, CO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sandi Smith
Jun 10, 2024
Sandra "Sandi" Sue Smith passed away on Monday, June 10th, 2024, at her home in Springfield, MO due to pancreatic cancer. Sandi was born in Fort Wayne, IN on March 24, 1946, and was 78 at the time of her passing.
Sandi was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar & Clara Smith of Cassville MO; her...
Daniel Autrey
Jun 9, 2024
Daniel Ray Autrey, 45, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born February 7, 1979, to James and Lisa Autrey in
Ft. Worth, TX.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Clifford Burnham
Jun 9, 2024
Clifford Lee Burnham, 83, of Marshfield, MO passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born June 9, 1941, to Woodrow and Opal Burnham in Ellington, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Virginia Hayes
Jun 8, 2024
Virginia Kay Hayes, 77, of Halfway, MO passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born June 17, 1946, to John and Cecil Joiner in Plainview, TX.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Susan Macomber
Jun 7, 2024
Susan Darlene Macomber, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born February 1, 1953, to Vincent and Annamae Alton in Ava, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Gary Loveless Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Gary Duwayne Loveless, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born November 3, 1953, to James and Betty Loveless in St. Louis, MO.
Gary loved his grandchildren very much.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lance Loveless and his parents.
He is survived by his sons,...
Barbara Ward-Maher
Jun 6, 2024
Barbara Ward-Maher passed away peacefully at her home June 6, after a long, courageous battle with lung disease. Barbara was born to Frank and Mae Bowers August 1, 1940. She was the third girl and the next to last sibling, in the large Bowers family with 4 boys and 3 girls.
Barbara was married to Jim Ward...
Joseph Renner
Jun 6, 2024
Joseph Charles Renner, 85, of Nixa, MO, passed away June 6, 2024. He was born September 1, 1938, in Springfield, MO, to Charles and Alma Renner.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

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