Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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John Williams
Jan 10, 2024
John Wayne Williams, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born November 1, 1941, to James and Mable Williams in Pulaski County, MO.
John owned B & N Vending and had multiple vending machines in businesses across the area. He enjoyed serving the community and was well known in the buildings he...
Joel Lomax
Jan 9, 2024
Joel Owen Lomax, 50, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, after a valiant battle with small cell cancer. He was born July 9, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Ames (J.R.); his father, Michael Lomax (Suzanne); his sister, Kathryn Lomax; his brother, Loren Lomax (Cathy); his step-sister, Amy...
Linda Ward
Jan 9, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Linda Kay Ward passed away peacefully in Springfield, Missouri after a trying battle against cancer. Born to parents Myrtle Austin and Charles Leonard Claussen on October 7, 1950, Linda's life was marked by ingenuity and skill, a wide range of talents, and a strong work ethic, as evidenced by her 30 years of employment...
Dillon Montgomery
Jan 9, 2024
Dillon Michael Montgomery, 26, of Glencoe, MO passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born July 30, 1997, to Kevin and Gretchen Montgomery in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO
Lisa Griebner
Jan 8, 2024
Lisa Anne Griebner, 50, of Hermitage, MO passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born August 21, 1973, to William and Brenda Griebner in Escondido, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Flora Harper
Jan 8, 2024
Born to Reverend Will Odes Harper Sr and first lady Anniebelle (Maxwell) Harper who preceded her in death. She professed her love for Christ at an early age and she was baptized at the age of 12 in Mycola, MO. She always maintained her love for the lord and always delivered messages to bus riders and people on the...
Shirley Brown
Jan 7, 2024
Shirley Ruth Brown, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born March 30, 1951, to Betty Brown in Redlands, CA.
As a child she enjoyed horseback riding in her hometown of Redlands. She liked Elvis Presley, crocheting baby blankets and warm weather. She was very funny and loved being a goofball with...
Sharon Carpenter
Jan 5, 2024
Sharon E. Carpenter, age 70, of Brookline, Missouri passed away January 5, 2024. She was born Sharon Earlene Oberg on October 20, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, James and Earlene Oberg and brother, James Ray Oberg.
Sharon's proudest accomplishment was being a loving wife and mother. In...
Debra Childers
Jan 4, 2024
Debra Kaye Childers, 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born May 18, 1965, to Ronald and Leona Hudnall in Oronogo, MO.
Debra was one of a kind. She had a big heart but an even bigger personality. She was witty and could make anyone laugh. She spent many years...
Kevin Fittro
Jan 4, 2024
Kevin Leander Fittro, 51, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born February 5, 1972, to Wesley and Rosemary Mann in Lima, OH.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Robert East
Jan 2, 2024
Robert Paul East, 70, of Bolivar, MO, passed away January 2, 2024. He was born August 11, 1953.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Richard Hayden
Jan 2, 2024
Richard Lee Hayden, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2024. He was born April 18, 1957, to Richard and Genevieve Hayden in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
David Fletcher
Jan 2, 2024
David Dean Fletcher, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, a devoted husband, loving father and proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on January 2, 2024.
David, the son of Allen Fletcher and Flora Fondell (Taylor) Fletcher, was born in his rural home on December 28, 1946 in Paragould, Arkansas, where he continued to grow and live...
Barb Reeves
Jan 1, 2024
Barbara J. Reeves, 85, of Ashland, MO, was born October 12, 1938, in Butler County, MO, to Rhodes "Dusty" and Belva Blackwell. She passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, in Columbia, MO.
Barb was a devoted Christian. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and Ashland OES #309. Barb was a dedicated wife to Bill...
Steve Anson
Jan 1, 2024
Steven Eugene Anson passed away January 1, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Steve was born October 13, 1961, in Independence, Missouri to Art and Judy Anson.
Steve was survived by his mother and stepfather, Fred and Judy Wells; four sisters, Wanda, Diane, Kara, and Chris; and three brothers, Larry, Donnie, and Gary. Steve was also survived by ten...
Billy Pope
Dec 29, 2023
Our sweet dad, Bill Pope, 81, passed away on December 29th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, Papa, Grandpa, Papoo, brother, uncle and friend to many.
Anyone who had the pleasure to know our dad would tell you what a genuinely kind person he was. Truly the nicest...
Linda Hughes
Dec 28, 2023
Linda Kay Hughes, 68, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born March 22, 1955, to Albert and Georgia Young.
She was united in marriage to her loving husband George R Hughes. They had several life experiences together one of which was owning a bar...
Ginni Moon
Dec 27, 2023
Ginni Jeanne (Harmon) Moon was born September 15, 1985, in Carthage, Missouri and passed away on December 27, 2023, from a combination of health issues.
She was an amazing Mom to her four children Connor, Kirven, Preston and Londyn. She was a wonderful friend to so many who loved her. She had the most giving and loving...
Robert Reed
Dec 24, 2023
Robert Shearer Reed, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. He was born November 22, 1943, to Morris and Joan Reed in Omaha, Nebraska.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Tony Gonzalez
Dec 23, 2023
Mark Anthony Gonzalez, known to his loved ones as Tony or Guero, passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 46 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on June 10, 1977, in Elkhart, Indiana to Daniel and Cheryl Gonzalez.
Tony was a spontaneous and adventurous individual. He had a stubborn streak but used his comedic...

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