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Gene Koerner

Gene Koerner

Oct 31, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Charles Koerner, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born July 27, 1959, to Hans and Jean Koerner in Hackensack, NJ.

Gene graduated from Roswell High School with honors in German. He loved music, especially playing guitar and keyboard synthesizers. He was an avid dog lover. Gene had a kind...

Mary Wheeler

Mary Wheeler

Oct 30, 2023

Mary Ann Wheeler, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born September 20, 1945, to Lloyd and Mable Lakey in Ava, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Dolan Hawkins

Dolan Hawkins

Oct 29, 2023

A walk in the woods, hunting, fishing, family, friends, road trips and Jesus; these were loved by Dolan Hawkins. Throughout his life he was known as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, Papa, friend, coach, mentor, and guide as well as a teller of tales, a puller of pranks, and an aficionado of Dad jokes. Dolan Gene Hawkins...

Shirley Pratt

Shirley Pratt

Oct 28, 2023

Shirley Mae Pratt, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born November 1, 1955, to Pharris and Dolores Bowers in San Bernadino, CA.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her four children.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services...

Kathryn Reynolds

Kathryn Reynolds

Oct 28, 2023

Kathryn Jo Reynolds, 84, of Flemington, MO passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born September 26, 1939, to Elzie and Della Kee in Drumwright, OK.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Reynolds; her parents; and two brothers, James Kee and Danny Kee.

She is survived by her children; five grandchildren;...

Earline Summers

Earline Summers

Oct 28, 2023

Earline Janica Summers

January 7, 1951 – October 28, 2023

Earline Janica (Davis) Summers was born on January 7, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois and went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28th in Springfield, Missouri.

Earline is preceded in death by her father, James Moore; mother, Mary Strong; and...

Glenda Smith

Glenda Smith

Oct 26, 2023

Glenda Lee (Thompson) Smith, 62, passed away at her home on October 26, 2023.

Ms. Smith was first married to Rlanda Tyndal, who preceded her in death. One son was born to this marriage, John Paul (Melissa) Tyndal, of Orville, CA; she helped raised his other children.

She later married Doyle Lewis of Licking, MO....

Bruce Williams

Bruce Williams

Oct 25, 2023

Bruce Williams, a man of many passions promoted to Heaven October 25th, 2023, with his wife Sally at his side.

Those who knew Bruce from his youngest days will remember his love of racing where he spent many weekends on local racetracks with his father, brothers, and extended family.  His love of racing and the great outdoors...

Sarah Lang

Sarah Lang

Oct 24, 2023

Sarah Lang of Elkland, MO passed away October 24, 2023. She was born to Dale and Sharilyn Lang November 25, 2003.

Sarah was preceded in death by her grandmother Charlotte Brown and is survived by her parents, Dale and Sharilyn Lang; and her siblings, Anna, David, Joel, Noah and Mary Grace Lang.

She is also...

Sharon Outhouse

Sharon Outhouse

Oct 24, 2023

Sharon J. Outhouse Obituary

Sharon J. Outhouse, 77, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born on February 2, 1946, to Lily and Elwood Smith in Detroit, Michigan.

Sharon grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from North High School in 1964.  ...

Shannon Archer

Shannon Archer

Oct 23, 2023

Shannon Ray Archer, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born September 5, 1967, to Don and Betty Archer in Van Nuys, CA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Jack Barker

Jack Barker

Oct 23, 2023

Jackie "Jack'' Barker, 81, of Lebanon, was born on Oct. 18, 1942, and passed away on Oct. 23, 2023.

He was known for his love of westerns and his steady, committed presence that was on full display during his 27 years of working at Tracker Marine. Jack was a man who knew how to enjoy the simpler...

Richard Penna

Richard Penna

Oct 23, 2023

Richard Hardy Penna, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1952, to C. Nicholas and Mary Penna in Queens, NY.

He attended Paul Smith College within the Adirondack State Park, where he earned his Associate's Degree in Forestry. He then went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in...

Skye Byers

Skye Byers

Oct 22, 2023

Skye Dawn Byers, 28, of Shelton, WA passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born January 23, 1995, to Rebecca Bilbao in Shelton, WA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Richard Schott

Richard Schott

Oct 20, 2023

Richard "Papaw" Joseph Schott, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. He was born August 25, 1937, to Michael and Julia Schott in Ste. Genevieve, MO.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael Jr. and Jim; and beloved dog, Mattie Mae.

He is survived by his wife, Linda,...

Joey Maggard

Joey Maggard

Oct 20, 2023

Joey Maggard, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away October 20, 2023. He was born April 15, 1960, in Springfield, MO, to Everette and Anna Lee Maggard. He was one of 13 children.

Joey was exceptional in masonry work and owned and operated Stone Age Landscaping for years. He completed many beautiful stonework projects all over the Ozarks....

Florence Campbell

Florence Campbell

Oct 19, 2023

Florence Ann Campbell, 101, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born June 22, 1922, to John and Catherine Kelly in Bridgeville, PA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Edwin Whitham

Edwin Whitham

Oct 19, 2023

Edwin Lewis Whitham went to be with his heavenly father on 10/19/2023. Ed was born on 11/10/1934 in East Enterprise, IN.

Ed served our country in the armed forces and had a strong faith in God. He was a kind, loving and caring gentleman. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Ed was...

Eric Jones

Eric Jones

Oct 19, 2023

Eric Daniel Jones, 35, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born April 28, 1988, to Daniel Jones and Victoria Smith in St. Petersburg, FL.

Eric loved to golf and fish as a young man. He was golfing and fishing better than most men by the time he was 5. He had a...

Sam Uselton

Sam Uselton

Oct 19, 2023

Samuel Lynn Uselton, 61, a resident of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MO to William Uselton and Kay Scott (Stamp) on September 28, 1962.

Sam's life took him to many places including South Carolina, where he graduated from Batesburg/Leesville High School and met his first wife, Glenda Whitaker....

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