Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Tonya Lynn Roehrich
Sep 19, 2023
Tonya Lynn Roehrich, age 63, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on September 19, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tonya was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, always putting her children and grandchildren first.
Tonya is survived by her spouse of 23 years, Patrick Roehrich; her brother, Darrin Bell; her daughters, Angie...
Brad Kifer
Sep 19, 2023
Welman Bradley "Brad" Kifer, 90, of Mountain Home, AR passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born January 22, 1933, to Welman and Ana Kifer in Jonesboro, AR.
Brad married his lovely wife, Maria on October 17, 2008. The two of them were inseparable and spent 27 wonderful years together. Over one quarter of a century....
Frances Fay Durr
Sep 19, 2023
Frances Fay Durr of Springfield, Missouri, 84 years of age, was surrounded by family and friends when she passed from this life on Earth into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 19, 2023. Fran was born to Don and Edith Krawitz on September 27, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri. She longed to be with her...
Susan Simmons
Sep 19, 2023
Susan M Simmons (Robinson), 58, of Fair Play, MO, left this life September 19, 2023. She was born February 26, 1965, by mother, Lina June Robinson (Davis) and father, Abbie "Spec" Robinson Jr.
She attended her schooling in Ash Grove, with her highest level of education being 11th grade. The time she was in school she was...
Kelvin Allen
Sep 18, 2023
Kelvin Lynn Allen was born on February 15, 1953.
He entered into eternal glory on September 18, 2023.
He married Linda Wood on September 18, 1971.
Yes, he held on until he completed 52 years of marriage to his bride. He loved her with all his heart.
Together, they have three...
Joshua Brown
Sep 17, 2023
Joshua Brown, 40, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born October 25, 1982, to Terry Brown and Joyce Vangyzen.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cheryl Dickson
Sep 16, 2023
Cheryl Jo Dickson, 74, of Sedalia, MO passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born October 18, 1948, to Lawrence and Helen Asbridge in Pacific, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Thomas Vicat
Sep 16, 2023
Thomas Lester Vicat, 85, of Strafford, MO passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born March 27, 1938, to Thomas and Geraldine Vicat in Brooklyn, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Marsha Allen
Sep 15, 2023
Marsha Lynn Allen, 69, a lifelong resident of the Ozarks, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born September 6, 1954, to Howard and Estlee Kensinger. She was the youngest of eight children.
Marsha enjoyed spending quality time with friends and family, traveling, playing cards and going to the casino. She was like a mother to...
David Catalano
Sep 15, 2023
David D. Catalano, 73, of Long Lane, MO passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born December 17, 1949, in Chicago, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sharon Jasper
Sep 14, 2023
Sharon Marie Jasper (Lusk) 1957-2023
Sharon was born February 19, 1957, in Greene County to Harold and Alma Lusk. Sharon grew up and spent most of her adult life in Buffalo, MO before later relocating to Greenfield, MO. Sharon departed from us on September 14th, 2023, at 1:19 pm with her daughter and granddaughter at her side....
Joel Schimke
Sep 14, 2023
Joel T. Schimke, 72, of Strafford, MO passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born December 22, 1950, to Frederick and Mary Schimke in Detroit, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Michael Wilson
Sep 14, 2023
Michael Ray Wilson, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 14, 2023. He was born March 1, 1950, in Springfield, MO, to Melvin and Delilha Wilson.
Please contact his wife for further details regarding the graveside service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Kevin Fox
Sep 14, 2023
Kevin Gerald Fox, 53, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born May 27, 1970, to Hollis and Karen Fox in Bentonville, AR.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kimberly Fulton
Sep 13, 2023
Kimberly Ann Fulton, 53, of Chillicothe, IL passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born July 9, 1970, to William and Carol Fulton in Peoria, IL.
Kimberly was many wonderful things. She had a laugh that was contagious, she loved the Sun and Moon and stars. She found beauty in everything. Her most rewarding job was...
Robert Carleton
Sep 13, 2023
Robert William Carleton, 89, of Billings, MO passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born November 10, 1933.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Mary and his parents.
Robert is survived by his children, Lori and Sean; his grandchildren, Megan, Erin, and Morgan; and his great grandchildren, Ella, Jameson,...
Jeff Smith
Sep 10, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Smith was born February 8th, 1963, to Robert Lee and Zola June Smith of Springfield.
Jeff was known by his family, friends and neighbors as "Smiley" because he always greeted people with a big smile. He loved hanging out with his friends underneath the hoods of cars, going to races and having a good time....
Debra Waters
Sep 10, 2023
Debra Kay Waters, born October 21, 1953, to Betty Jo and Keith Moore in Wichita, KS. Debbie passed away peacefully in Springfield, MO on September 10, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ingersoll; stepmother, Judy Moore; her husband of 21 years, Eldon Leroy Waters; and her son, Gregory Ivan Waters.
She...
James Gilden
Sep 9, 2023
James Allen Gilden, 76, of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, September 9, 2023. He was born September 10, 1946, to Cecil and Naida Gilden in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Rocky Choate, Iii
Sep 8, 2023
Roscoe Lee Choate III was born on February 28, 1970, to Roscoe Lee Choate Jr. and Sherry Choate Smith in Springfield, MO. Roscoe AKA "Rocky" Transitioned from this life on September 8, 2023, in Springfield, MO.
"Rocky" had a big heart for the people he loved and never failed to express his love. Not one time did...

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