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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Karen Rae Kayser
Feb 1, 2023
Karen Rae Kayser, 61, of Mt. Grove, MO passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born December 9, 1961, to John and Bertha Dailey in Vallejo, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Penny Laura Harrison
Jan 31, 2023
Penny Laura Harrison, 73, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on January 31, 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Patrick Harrison Jr.; her sons, Richard Michael Harrison, Patrick Harrison III; daughter, Gina Marie Walden; and three grandchildren.
Park Benner
Jan 31, 2023
Reverend Park Wayne Benner, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away to join his Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He attended Northeast Bible College and graduated from American Bible College. Park pastored for 36 years in Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia in the Assemblies of God and later worked as a Processor for the General Council of the Assemblies...
James William Wright
Jan 30, 2023
James "Bill" William Wright, 74, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born March 6, 1948, to Cecil and Edna Wright in Rueter, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Walter Arthur Manning
Jan 30, 2023
Walter Arthur Manning, 86, of Wheatland, MO passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born July 13, 1936, to Claude and Ruth Manning.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO
Kathy Lawson
Jan 30, 2023
Elizabeth Katherine Lawson, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 30, 2023. She was born February 20, 1948, in Oklahoma City, OK, to William and Billie Lawson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Vernon Copeland
Jan 29, 2023
Copeland, Vernon C Vernon Copeland, 90, passed away Sun, Jan 29, 2023 at his home in Seymour, MO. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend, Vernon dedicated his life to his family, country, and community. Born in Wild Cherry, AR, Vernon served in the Army in West Germany during the early Cold War. Upon returning, Vernon spent 40+...
Evelynne Pearl Dunkin
Jan 29, 2023
Evelynne Pearl Dunkin, 29, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born June 11, 1993, to Paul and Troy Dunkin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Connie Alberty
Jan 27, 2023
Connie Jo Alberty, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 27, 2023. She was born July 6, 1949, in Springfield, MO, to Cecil and Betty.
Services are pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Gloria Gail Danielson
Jan 26, 2023
Gloria Gale Danielson (Hodgdon) age 87, of Bella Vista Arkansas, (formerly Eden Prairie MN), passed away peacefully January 26, 2023. Born in Aitkin Minnesota to Oscar and Florence Hodgdon. Preceded in death by son Mark Keckhafer. Survived by loving husband Jim, sons Todd (Debi) Keckhafer, Jay (Chris) Keckhafer and grandchildren P.J. and Jessie, along with extended family and many...
Wanda Turner
Jan 26, 2023
Wanda Faye Turner, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 26, 2023. She was born January 21, 1951, in Mishawaka-South Bend, IN, to James and Delia Brown.
Wanda was a lady of faith and had an unwavering love for her family. Anyone who knew her would tell you she had one of the most kind and gentle...
Robert Ernest Ryder
Jan 26, 2023
Robert Ernest Ryder, 73, of Brookline, MO passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born April 26, 1949, to William and Betty Ryder in Santa Cruz, CA.
Services will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in April 2023.
Mary Williams
Jan 26, 2023
Mary Viola Williams, 61, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 26, 2023. She was born April 13, 1961, in Bakersfield, CA, to Alfred and Annie Henson.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
George Bellefeuille
Jan 25, 2023
George Lawrence Bellefeuille, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 25, 2023. He was born January 13, 1952, in Zion, IL, to George and Carol Bellefeuille.
Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Mark Hoage
Jan 23, 2023
Mark Bradley Hoage, 60, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 23, 2023. He was born June 26, 1962, in Milford, CT, to Burton and Elizabeth Hoage.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Christopher Lee Mitstifer
Jan 19, 2023
Christopher Lee Mitstifer, 52, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly of Morris, PA) died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born in Wellsboro on October 5, 1970 to the late Gary Lee Mitstifer and the late Joanne Gail Mitstifer.
George William Purdy Iii
Jan 18, 2023
George William Purdy III, 68, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born October 28, 1954, to George and Ruth Purdy II in Lithia, GA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Charles Wayne Rader Jr
Jan 18, 2023
Charles "Wayne" Rader, Jr., 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born January 29, 1963, to Charles and Joetta Rader in Lebanon, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Fredrick Dale Fulbright
Jan 17, 2023
Fredrick "Fred" Dale Fulbright, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born June 13, 1957, to David and Lana Fulbright in Indianapolis, IN.
Fred held many jobs in his lifetime. He worked construction with his dad, at a carnival, a gas station, he drove a truck and was the Pastor of a...
Billy Dewayne Fox
Jan 15, 2023
Billy Dewayne Fox of Ava, M0 passed away January 15, 2023 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Mo at the age of 51.
He was born October 19, 1971 in Springfield, Mo to Carl and Linda (Cobb) Fox. He attended various schools. He graduated from Forsyth High School in 1990. He worked in construction as a mason for...

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