Apr 1, 2023

Michael Allen Bonham, 34, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 1, 2023. He was born January 20, 1989, in Springfield, MO, to Zewayne Durley and Lesa Bonham.

Michael was so bright. He attended Phelps Center for the Gifted through elementary and middle school. His sophomore year of high school he was offered a full academic scholarship to...

Apr 1, 2023

Bobby Guilbeau was a native of Louisiana. He has spent the last thirteen years, a resident of Shell Knob, Missouri. Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana on October 7, 1959. He enjoyed the outdoors, had a great sense of humor, cherished his family, his friendships, but most of all he loved to pass a good time. He is preceded in death...

Mar 31, 2023

Marlene Janell Hill, 85, of Billings, MO, passed away March 31, 2023. She was born March 8, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Robert and Margaret Holder.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Mar 31, 2023

Marion Earl Walker, 86, of Brookline Station, MO, passed away March 31, 2023. He was born October 12, 1936, in Pilot Grove, IL, as one of the sons of Lester and Erma Walker.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Marion is survived by his wife, Vicki Lee Walker, 81, of Brookline Station, MO; three sons,...

Mar 31, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Schussler Galloway, 65, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born July 28, 1957, to Lawrence and Jacqueline Galloway in New Bern, North Carolina.

Tom grew up in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to the Midwest with his family. He attended schools in Peoria, Illinois and Sioux City, Iowa before graduating from...

Mar 30, 2023

Erika Zimmerman (nee: Hertel)

June 20th, 1941 – March 30th, 2023

Erika Zimmerman of Downers Grove, Illinois and Ava, Missouri passed away early morning, March 30 th , 2023, surrounded by so much love from her beloved Husband and family.

Erika was welcomed into this world on June 20...

Mar 28, 2023

John B. Lewellyn, 74, of Niangua, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born June 2, 1948, to Homer and Dalihia Lewellyn in Hughes Creek, WV.

John was a truck driver for many years, and he loved meeting new people while he was out on the road. He was a car enthusiast and a man...

Mar 27, 2023

Robert "Bob" Odom, 82, of Marshfield, MO, passed away March 27, 2023. He was born September 18, 1940, in Doniphan, MO, to Willard and Anna Odom.

Bob retired from the Highway Department after 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Bob married Alice Simmons on July 13, 1963. They were married at Fort...

Mar 27, 2023

Kenneth Rodney Berg passed away peacefully in his home on March 27, 2023.

Rod was born January 14, l941 on the family farm near Meadow Grove, Nebraska to Kenneth and Fern Wieting Berg. He spent his early years helping his parents on the farm, preparing for county and state fairs, 4H, and participating in all activities at...

Mar 26, 2023

Sandra Taylor was born July 15th, 1955, to Jeff Wise and Helen Wise of Springfield, MO. She was a graduate of Parkview High school Springfield, MO. In the 70's, Sandy worked as an elevator operator. In Heers Dept. Store on the square. She also worked as a waitress at Piccadilly Cafeteria in the Battlefield Mall Springfield, MO for 10 plus...

Mar 26, 2023

Jay Thomas James, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2023. He was born August 17, 1966, to Glenwood and Janice James in Montgomery County, MD.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda James.

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

Mar 24, 2023

Pauletta was a down to earth lady. She enjoyed the outdoors, and it was not uncommon for you to find her at the lake with her pole in the water or in the garden picking vegetables. Her family was very important to her. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with all her heart. Pauletta loved making peanut butter...

Mar 21, 2023

Dixie Diane Carruthers, 76, of Nixa, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born January 25, 1947, in Des Moines, IA, to Bernard and Vivian Stilwell. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Kayleen (Coram) Condon; her parents, Bernard and Vivian Stilwell; and her brother, Jerry Stilwell. Dixie is survived by 2 children, Thomas Robert Coram...

Mar 20, 2023

Margaret Ann House-Murrell, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born February 13, 1937, to Owen and Frances House in Franklin, TN.

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

Mar 19, 2023

Ricky Don Cook, 62, of Carthage, MO passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born July 27, 1960, to Donnie and Mary Cook in Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister. Ricky is survived by two daughters, Jennifer and her husband Frank and Beth and her husband Tony; his grandchildren, Riley...

Mar 19, 2023

Connie Sue McFarland, 74, of Aurora, MO passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born August 4, 1948, to Glen and Anna Goodell in Des Moines, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Connie is survived by her husband, Ronald McFarland.

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

Mar 17, 2023

Nancy Lynn Messinio, 70, of Urbana, MO, passed away March 17, 2023. She was born June 4, 1952, in Minneapolis, MN, to Arthur and Beverly Pederson.

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

Mar 16, 2023

Janice Ruth (Bender) Christie, 82, of Willard, Mo., formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, March 16, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility, Bolivar, Mo.

Services will be April 14 at 10:00am at North Fork Cemetery. Pastor Mitch Flesch will officiate. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur.

Janice was born Dec. 21, 1941, in Decatur,...

Mar 16, 2023

Beverly Kay Fletcher, 71, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1951, to Helen Margaret Raines (Butler) and Reuben Chattman Reed in Paragould, Arkansas.

Beverly spent her days as an Administrative Assistant in radio, where she assisted with many different tasks. She was a kind and loving soul that...

Mar 13, 2023

Jerry-Mac Johnston, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away March 13, 2023. He was born May 27, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Mac and Marie Johnston.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.