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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.
George Beamon
May 8, 2024
George Franklin Beamon, 78, of Halfway, MO passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born December 20, 1945, to Columbus and Fern Beamon in Washington, MO.
Services will be held at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO, with full Military Honors at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield,...
John Maier
May 7, 2024
John Adam Maier, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born September 22, 1946, to John and Carolyn Maier in Parsons, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judy Smilanic.
John is survived by his wife, Nancy; his siblings, Gerald R. Maier, Martha Brewer and...
Joseph Monteith
May 6, 2024
Joseph Clinton Monteith, 44, of Steeleville, MO passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born January 12, 1980, to Cynthia Monteith in St. Louis County, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Donna Martin
May 5, 2024
Donna Rae Martin, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born December 12, 1961, to Donald and Ella Arnold in Rapid City, SD. Donna grew up in American Canyon, CA. She moved to Springfield and worked at Wilson's Creek Nursing and Rehab Center.
Donna was a huge movie and music buff and...
Jeff Jones
May 5, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Jones, 70, of Willard, MO, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2024. Jeff was born on November 7, 1953, to Robert Lynn Jones and Maxine "Mac" Ruth Coon in Des Moines, IA.
Jeff was raised in Indianola, Iowa where he graduated from high school in 1971. During high school he earned a football...
Bryan Jeffery Hasler
May 4, 2024
Bryan Jeffery Hasler, 44, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in a devastating car accident. He was born in Springfield, MO, on December 24, 1979, to Larry Ralph and Linda (McCann) Hasler. He graduated from Willard High School and worked as a roofer at Dawsons roofing for many years. He was a hard worker and...
Don Curbow
May 3, 2024
Donald "Don" Lee Curbow, 65, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born December 12, 1958, to William and Dixie Curbow.
Don was a graduate of Central High School and held a position at American Business Systems as a Warehouse Manager. He loved sports and was very athletic. He particularly...
Richard Richardson
May 3, 2024
Richard John Richardson, 48, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born December 15, 1975.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Jerri Underwood
May 2, 2024
Jeraldine "Jerri" Underwood, age 84, passed away May 2, 2024 at BirchPointe Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri.
Jerri was born January 6, 1940 in Portage, Wisconsin. Her mother passed away the day after Jerri was born and she was raised by her maternal grandparents in Wisconsin. She had fond memories of growing up on the farm, spending...
Brad Downs
Apr 30, 2024
Bradley "Brad" Eugene Downs, 53, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born February 8, 1971, to Phillip and Gloria Downs.
He was preceded in by his mother, Gloria Joyce Jones; his sister, Tracey Linigar; and his mother-in-law, Judy Carter.
Brad is survived by his wife, Ruby Downs;...
Tom Rathbun
Apr 30, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Allen Rathbun, 55, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born September 19, 1968, to Arthur and Diane Rathbun in Pittsfield, MA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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