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Dennis Thomas
Apr 18, 2024
Dennis Ray Thomas Sr., 76, was born September 10, 1947 in Lebanon, MO to Albert and Laura (Barr) Thomas and passed away April 18, 2024 in Springfield, MO. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Thomas; brothers-in- law, Kenneth Lindsay and Terry Lindsay; sister-in-law, Marsha Lindsay.
Dennis is survived by his wife of...
Stan Mickiewicz
Apr 16, 2024
Stanley "Stan" Edward Mickiewicz, 82, of Duenweg, MO, passed away April 16, 2024. He was born February 10, 1942, in Waterbury, CT. After high school, Stan proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He went on to become an over the road truck driver and team drove with his wife, Nettie. He enjoyed sailing, riding motorcycles, playing Xbox,...
Gary Townsend
Apr 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Townsend on April 16, 2024. Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his warmth, kindness, and infectious laughter.
Gary was born on March 28, 1940. He grew up in Ellendale North Dakota, where he developed his...
Constance Knowles
Apr 12, 2024
Constance Ann Knowles, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born in Missouri to Walter and Dora Willard in Missouri.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Mel Johnson
Apr 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my sister, Melanie Ann Johnson. She died yesterday, April 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Her illness which came on Sunday quickly transitioned into a severe case of pneumonia. She was admitted to ICU in Springfield, MO. Her body was not responding to treatments, and her condition...
Cathy Custer
Apr 11, 2024
Cathy Jo (Carpenter) Custer was born on March 7, 1956 in Independence, MO to Walter and Dorothy Carpenter. She passed away on April 11, 2024 in Springfield MO.
Cathy attended elementary school, junior high and graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO in 1974. Cathy was united in marriage to Randy Custer on September 16, 2006....
Darrell Wayne Early
Apr 11, 2024
Darrell "Wayne" Early was born February 6, 1949, in Woodlake Ca, and left this world at his home in Elkland Mo. on April 11, 2024.
He was the middle son of five siblings and one adopted sister. Wayne was a veteran of the Vietnam war, who joined the army at 17 with his father's permission. Wayne loved...
Daniel Lang
Apr 10, 2024
DANIEL GERARD LANG
Daniel Gerard Lang, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born on August 29, 1961, to Louis and Dorothy Lang in Chicago, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Brenda Ann Lang.
Danny is survived by his...
Patrisha Abney
Apr 8, 2024
Patrisha Abney, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born April 2, 1955, to Elvin and Mabel Abney in Marshfield, MO.
Patrisha loved animals, especially wolves. She was a champion speed skater and also participated in Roller Derby when it was first introduced in the area.
She was preceded in...
Lela Wallace
Apr 8, 2024
Lela Gene Wallace, 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born November 20, 1946, to Virgil and Bonnie Wallace in St. Louis, MO.
A celebration of Lela's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
George Clegg Iv
Apr 7, 2024
George Paul Clegg IV, 62, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 7th, 2024. He was born August 4th, 1961, to George and Constance Clegg in Ventura, California.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie, and brother, Jeff.
George is survived by his father and stepmother, George and Bev, stepfather, Richard Dwaine Murphy...
Janet Moseley
Apr 7, 2024
Janet Louise Moseley, 71, of Forsyth, MO passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born March 1, 1953, in Pittsburg, PA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Dwaine Murphy
Apr 7, 2024
Richard Dwaine Murphy, 90, was born on February 26, 1934, in Nashua, Missouri, to Guy and Lora Dean Murphy. His final day on Earth was April 7th, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Betty Staten and Donna O'Connor, his brother Gary Murphy, son Mark Murphy and three former wives....
Haroldine Tripp-Komon
Apr 6, 2024
Haroldine Lucille Tripp-Komon, 75, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born December 4,1948, to Harold and Maxine Couch in Hannibal, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Jon Williams
Apr 6, 2024
Johnathan "Jon" Michael Williams, 51, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was born March 1, 1973, in Moore, OK.
Jon an avid gamer. He especially enjoyed playing Madden and Call of Duty. However, there was nothing he loved more than spending time with his wife, Donna.
He was preceded in death...
Glenn Highfill
Apr 4, 2024
Glenn Edward Highfill, 58, of Brighton, MO, passed away April 4, 2024. He was born February 5, 1966.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Don Jeffryes
Apr 3, 2024
Donald "Don" Edward Jeffryes, 65, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born November 15, 1958, to William and Alice Jeffryes.
Don was a Union member of the Local 663.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Don is survived by his...
Paul Nichols
Apr 2, 2024
Paul Weldon Nichols, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2024. He was born February 3, 1938, to Paul and Mary Nichols in Seymour, MO.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosadele.
Paul is survived by his children.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services...
Tammy Ragland
Apr 2, 2024
Tammy Carol Ragland, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. She was born May 12, 1964 to Richard and Patricia McFarland in Altus, OK.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father Richard McFarland. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Randy Ragland of...
Dave Rodden
Apr 2, 2024
David "Dave" Lee Rodden, 73, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, MO passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born August 17, 1950, to Orville and Dorothy Rodden.
Dave was a hard worker and could often be found listening to old Country music on the radio while hauling hay and cutting wood. When he wasn't working, he...

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