Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Michael Canfield
Dec 22, 2023
Michael Roger Canfield, Jr., 67, of Branson, MO passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born September 8, 1956, to Michael and Marie Canfield in Minneapolis, MN.
He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Canfield; his daughter, Sanjuanita Canfield; and three sons, Michael, John and Andrew Canfield. He is also survived by his mother, Mary...
Doyle Yoe
Dec 22, 2023
Doyle Dean Yoe, 92, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born July 30, 1931, to Walter and Mildred Yoe in Tyro, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Regina Kessler
Dec 21, 2023
Regina Sue Kessler, 54, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born July 7, 1969, to George and Mary Alice Curry.
She is survived by her four children, Joey, Michael, Harley, and Nicholas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Bob Snider
Dec 21, 2023
Robert "Bob" Winn Snider Jr., 64, of Lebanon, MO passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO following a brain aneurysm and stroke. He was born April 5, 1959, to Robert and Eva Snider in Kansas City, KS.
Bob was a loyal provider, father and husband who worked long hours on the...
Lynn Nelson
Dec 21, 2023
Lynn Elizabeth Nelson, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born October 21, 1947, to Loyd and Phyllis Skiler in Spokane, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Chris Nightingale-Kellar
Dec 20, 2023
Christine "Chris" Diane Nightingale- Kellar, 64, of Morrisville, MO passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born August 3, 1959, to Quentin Nightingale and Laurel Terry in Mead County, South Dakota.
Chris loved to sing karaoke, collect bells and snowbabies. She loved meeting new people and always had a warm welcoming smile for all. She had...
Gloria Creed
Dec 19, 2023
Gloria Jane Creed, born on March 8, 1942, passed away December 19th, 2023, from Alzheimer's. Â She was preceded by her parents, Wilbert and Thelma Boehne, and her brother Ray. Â Gloria left behind one daughter, Rebecca Creed Pottebaum, grandchildren Keaton, Spencer, and Emerson Pottebaum; sister Darlene Fields, niece Sarah Allen, nephew Brian Fields, many cousins, and cherished friends.
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Pauletta Cummings
Dec 16, 2023
Pauletta Sue Cummings, 81, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO, passed away December 16, 2023. She was born November 20, 1942, in Springfield, MO, to Fred and Dela Ryan.
Pauletta was known for being strong willed and set in her ways. She enjoyed being at home and spending time with her children whom she loved dearly.
...Eddie Rissler
Dec 16, 2023
Eddie Michael Rissler, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born June 10, 1952, to Frank and Hazel Rissler in Jeffersonville, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Shirley Lehman
Dec 15, 2023
Shirley Maxine Lehman, 95, passed away at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab in Hermitage, MO Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born July 4, 1928, in Logan County, OH to Paul Davy and Anna Yoder.
She grew up on the family farm in West Liberty, OH and became a member of South Union Mennonite Church as a young...
Jim Allan
Dec 14, 2023
James "Jim" Brown Allan, 84, of Branson West, MO passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born January 5, 1939, to Alexander and Isabelle Allan in Ironton, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife & best friend Betty Blanton.
Jim is survived by many family members and friends.
Arrangements have...
Nancy Jaguszewski
Dec 14, 2023
Nancy Lee Jaguszewski, 78, of Republic, MO, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on December 14, 2023.
Nancy was born January 27, 1945, to Walter and Beatrice Crigger in Beckley, WV and she is survived by her two daughters, Lisa and Sandy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services...
Cindy Amaral
Dec 13, 2023
Cynthia "Cindy" Lorena Amaral, 63, of Fair Play, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born April 26, 1960, to Don and Juanita Amaral in Glendale, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Scott Bredell
Dec 12, 2023
Stewart "Scott" Bredell was born in Fargo, North Dakota on 27 September 1939, to Henry and Nellie Bredell. Scott Joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 years old; upon completion of his tour in the Navy, Scott transferred to the Army National Guard. He retired from the Army National Guard after completing 20 years of service. On...
Raymond Alsup
Dec 12, 2023
Raymond L. Alsup, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born February 11, 1966, in Chicago, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremations and Funeral services in Springfield, MO.
Jamie Spoon
Dec 11, 2023
Jamie Sue Spoon, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born October 5, 1964, in Salinas, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sean Mulkey
Dec 8, 2023
Celebrating the Life of Sean Benton Charles Mulkey
February 27, 1996 – December 8, 2023
Sean Benton Charles Mulkey was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 27, 1996, to parents Sonyha and David Mulkey. Sean started his journey out on the Mulkey Farm in Ash Grove, Missouri with older...
Lena Bowles
Dec 8, 2023
Lena Ann Bowles, 74, of Theodosia, MO passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born January 22, 1949.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Bill Banfi
Dec 7, 2023
William "Bill" Kenny Banfi, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born July 30, 1956, to William and Katherine Banfi in South Bend, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield,...
Sunshyne Murray
Dec 6, 2023
Sunshyne "Shyne" Sarah Stephenson Vicker Murray, 63, Miller, MO passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born July 21, 1960, in Melbourne, FL and was adopted by Paul and Sarah Stephenson.
She attended public school in Brevard County, FL and also attended some college classes.
Shyne loved knickknacks and books and even owned her...

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