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Kenny Carden
Oct 18, 2023
Kenneth "Kenny" Alvin Carden, 70, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born November 7, 1952, to Alvin and Opal Carden in Springfield, MO.
Although Kenny spent the majority of his life in a wheelchair, he never let his disability stand in his way. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and teaching kids how...
Linda Fresquez
Oct 16, 2023
Linda Lou Fresquez, 77, of Nixa, MO, passed away October 16, 2023. She was born July 26, 1946, in La Jolla, CA, to Tony and Connie Albiero.
In her younger years she worked at Lear Siegler making fuses and at Fender Guitar where she made amplifier parts.
Linda was the best cook in the world,...
Dyanne Burk
Oct 16, 2023
Dyanne Elaine Burk, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born April 1, 1937, to Edward and Helen Grangruth in Menahga, MN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremations and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Joyce Mccallie
Oct 15, 2023
Joyce Mae McCallie, 79, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born February 15, 1944.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Richard Benbrook
Oct 13, 2023
Richard "Ben" Allen Benbrook, 85, of Branson, MO passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born October 31, 1937, to Claude and Edna Benbrook in Hutchinson, KS.
Ben worked as a state prison guard in Kansas and Colorado for many years. He was a caring man, a devoted Catholic and loved life. He loved to travel...
Luke Hackworth
Oct 12, 2023
Luke Allen Hackworth- beloved father, son, and husband died on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Luke loved everything about his daughter Alexandria, teaching her to play video games, how to read, how to be kind to others, and how to be a good and funny person. He enjoyed the Wikipedia rabbit hole of information, spending time with his...
Tom Lambert
Oct 11, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Armand Lambert, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born March 3, 1958, to Wilfred and Barbara Lambert in Columbus, OH.
Tom was a Marine that was proud to have served his country. He was a wonderful grandfather and an excellent husband to his wife, Barbara.
Arrangements have...
Drew Nelms
Oct 11, 2023
ANDREW B NELMS
(JUNE 8, 1991-OCTOBER 11, 2023)
Andrew "Drew" Bailey Nelms, cherished son of Leslie Ann Dawson, passed away on October 11, 2023.
Drew was born at Cox Hospital in Springfield on June 8, 1991. As a child, he lived in Austin, Texas, and Marlborough, Connecticut before returning to Springfield in eighth...
Linda Neal
Oct 10, 2023
Linda Rose Neal, 38, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born July 1, 1985, to Leroy R. Carter III and Celeste Delores Neal in Springfield, MO.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy C. Johnson and her children.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield,...
Ami Vose
Oct 10, 2023
Ami Nicole Vose, 32, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born August 11, 1991, to Christopher and Veronica Popanz in Kailua, Hawaii on the island of Oahu.
Ami grew up in Colfax and Auburn, CA. This is where she met and fell in love with Nathaniel Vose. The two were married November...
Ruby Ewing
Oct 7, 2023
Ruby Ewing, 97, of Springfield, Mo passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born August 30, 1926, to Red and Gladys Phillips in Texas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, Mo.
Corky Chappell
Oct 7, 2023
Coralyn "Corky" Chappell, 91, of Monett, MO, passed away October 7, 2023. She was born December 29, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA, to Raymond and Christine Godwin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie S. Chappell; and her parents.
Corky is survived by her daughters, Denise Schweigl and husband Arland, and Kimberly Bouchard;...
John Powell
Oct 7, 2023
John H. Powell, 80, of Springfield, MO, passed away October 7, 2023. He was born September 3, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, to John and Frances Powell.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
John is survived by his wife, Mary Powell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral...
Jeannie Looper
Oct 7, 2023
Obituary for Jeannie Marie Looper (Postlewaite)
A Celebration of Life for Jeannie Marie Looper (Postlewaite), 67, of Pontiac, MO, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Grove Square Event Center in Mtn. Grove, MO. Jeannie passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Jeannie was...
Sharon Whalen
Oct 6, 2023
Sharon Ann Whalen, 83, of Bolivar, Mo passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born June 2, 1940, to David and Helen Whalen in Kansas City, Mo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Joyce Cripe
Oct 6, 2023
Joyce Elaine Cripe, 83 of Springfield, MO, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born on October 1939 in South Bend, IN to Richard and Elizabeth "Betty" Shade.
Joyce was the first of three children and grew up on a farm in North Liberty, IN. On January 6, 1957, she married Ronald Cripe. Together they...
Judy Freeman
Oct 6, 2023
Judy Kay Freeman, 78, passed away on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with family by her side.
She was born January 3rd, 1945, to Emerson Lavaughn Thompson and Iva Gerwren McAffee of Dunklin County MO. She moved to Springfield after attending College of the Ozarks and John Brown University, with a degree...
Rick Enloe
Oct 5, 2023
Richard "Rick" Wayne Enloe Jr., 73, of Springfield, Mo passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.
He was born February 19, 1950, to Richard and Dorothy Enloe in Cuba, Mo. Growing up he loved playing the trumpet, his red 1963 Chevy Impala, cherry bombs, and the St Louis Cardinals. While in Cuba he met the love of his...
Brandon Buchanan
Oct 5, 2023
Brandon Michael Buchanan, 36, of Alpena, AR passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born September 15, 1987, to Russell and Marilyn Buchanan in Tempe, AZ.
Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Russell and his sister, Robin Buchanan.
He is survived by his mother, Marilyn "MiMi" Buchanan; his brothers, Todd (Beth) Buchanan...
Cheryl Scogin
Oct 4, 2023
Cheryl Ann Scogin, 73, of Thayer, MO passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born to Cecil and Eileen Gochanour in Springfield, Illinois on February 17, 1950.
Cheryl devoted her life to caring for others. She raised four girls and served as a caregiver to her mom, dad, and older sister, Bonnie. She helped pastor churches,...

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