Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Anne Reddicks
Jun 5, 2026
Anne Catherine Reddicks, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born July 20, 1962, to John and Karen Teofilo in Lake Forest, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Donna Adkins
Jun 5, 2026
Donna Lee Adkins, 76, of Fordland, MO passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born May 14, 1950, to William and Frances Adkins in Oceanside, CA.
Donna was employed as a registered nurse for Cox Health Systems in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for many years. A natural caregiver, Donna retired from Seasons Hospice. She will be missed dearly by...
Hazel Yoachum
Jun 4, 2026
Hazel Yoachum of Humansville, MO passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born December 9, 1942, in Warrensburg, MO.
She was a homemaker and Baptist Sunday school teacher. She loved to bake and spending time with family.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Eldora Rucker; brother, Pearl Rucker; son, Robert Yoachum; daughter, Elizabeth Taylor; and her husband,...
Julie Simone
Jun 4, 2026
Julie Ann Simone (nee Ombrello) of Brookline went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2026 at home
after a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 24, 1944 in Ishpeming, MI (known as God's country), the daughter of the late Salvatore Ombrello and the late Betty Lou Dunstan (Ombrello).
For over 40 years she worked as a Paralegal for several attorneys...
Laura Scherping
Jun 2, 2026
Laura Ann Scherping, 56, of Buffalo, MO passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born June 30, 1969, to Victor and Linda Scherping in Little Falls, MN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Rex Campbell
Jun 1, 2026
Rex G. Campbell, 67, of Halfway, Missouri, left this earth on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Cox South Hospital. Rex was born Jan. 4, 1959, to V.G. "Cowboy" and Mae Campbell.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ricky Campbell.
Rex is survived by his son, Christoper Campbell of Morrisville and Barbara Hulett and children Melanie, Preston, Meleah,...
Caron Harrison
Jun 1, 2026
Caron Lee Harrison, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born December 13, 1944, in Lebanon, MO to Lucille Moore.
Caron was a Registered Nurse at St. John's Hospital for 35 years. Known to her family and friends as "Boots" or "Bootsy" she was a wonderful, kind, loving and caring mom, grandma, and friend. She was...
Ashton Wallace
May 31, 2026
Ashton Dmon Wallace, 36, of Rosebud, TX, passed away May 31, 2026. He was born April 15, 1990.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Helen Allmon
May 30, 2026
Helen Marie Allmon, 87, of Rogersville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loved ones on May 30, 2026.Helen Marie (Brooks) Allmon was born on May 1, 1939, to Elvis and Clara Brooks. She was raised alongside four sisters and a baby brother, all of whom she loved dearly.On August 17, 1957, she married the love of...
Gerald Hasty
May 29, 2026
Gerald Lynn Hasty, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026. He was born August 6, 1963, in Nebraska.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
William West
May 27, 2026
William Christopher West, 30, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born January 8, 1996, to William and Catherine West in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Thomas Smart
May 27, 2026
Thomas Dee “Tom” Smart, 75, of Branson West, MO, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. on May 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born June 26, 1950, in Springfield, MO, to Dale and Othel (Roberts) Smart at Mercy Hospital (formerly St. John’s). He spent most of his childhood between Springfield and Muskogee, OK. Tom graduated from Glendale High School...
Richard Gideon
May 25, 2026
Richard Kent Gideon was born on May 9th, 1941, in Anthony, Kansas and passed away on May 25th, 2026, in Springfield, Mo.
He grew up in Manchester, Oklahoma, where he attended elementary school and high school, graduating from Manchester High School. After high school, he attended Northwestern State College before enlisting in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany...
Lloyd Kirk
May 25, 2026
Lloyd Anthony Kirk, 59, of Seymour, MO passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born July 25, 1966, to Franklin and Ruth Kirk in Miami, OK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
James Rosselit
May 25, 2026
James Marvin Rosselit, known to many as JR, was born on July 15, 1951, in San Bernardino, California. He passed away on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. JR’s life took him from California to Texas and eventually Missouri, with each place becoming part of the story he built with his family.
On July 7, 1979, JR...
Michael Klem Jr.
May 24, 2026
Michael E. Klem Jr., 73, of Springfield, Mo passed away on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 12, 1952, in Millville, NJ, Michael lived a life rooted in education, agriculture, family, and lifelong curiosity.
Mike was the beloved son of Michael Sr. and Ann Klem, both of whom preceded him in death. He was...
Robert Alarid
May 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Robert Alarid
Robert was the beloved father of two sons, John Alarid and Brian Alarid. He was a devoted father, faithful friend, and servant of God whose life touched people throughout New Mexico, Missouri, and around the world. He also dearly loved his Boston Terrier, Pete, who passed away the year before and brought him...
Donna Patrick
May 23, 2026
Donna Lynn Patrick, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born August 2, 1967, to Ronnie and Dacia Ruengert in St. Charles, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Robert McKim III
May 22, 2026
Robert "Bobby" McKim III, born on February 16, 1949, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. He spent most of his life living in Memphis, Tennessee, where he built a steady career in the HVAC industry. His work kept many homes and businesses comfortable through the years, and those who knew him remember his practical skills and dedication.
Bobby...
Laura Beitzell
May 22, 2026
Laura Jeanne Beitzell, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born August 2, 1960, to Russell and Karen Barnekow in Manhattan, KS.
Laura was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC
We post our collection of online obituaries for Springfield and Green County, Missouri. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.
