Obituaries
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Terry Graves
Feb 5, 2023
Terry Lee Graves, 66, of Clever, MO, passed away February 5, 2023. He was born November 12, 1956, in Kansas City, MO, to James and Maxine Graves.
Services are pending but will be held in the National Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
Lorene Moore
Feb 4, 2023
Lorene Anne (Clark) Moore Obituary Lorene (91) was called home on February 4, 2023, in the presence of Byron, and their three children-- Devlon, Murray and Maia. Lorene was the first of five children born to Lawrence Laclede and Gladys Mae (Spengler) Clark in Wichita, KS, on September 11th, 1931. Lorene is preceded in death by her parents,...
Michael Lane Denney
Feb 4, 2023
Mike L. Denney, 54, of Joplin, MO, passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2023. He was born September 19th, 1968 to Walter "Glenn" and Kathryn Denney.
He graduated from Parkwood High School in 1986. Mike worked his way up quickly in the restaurant business starting at Garfield's Restaurant & Pub in Joplin right out of high school. He...
David James Driscoll
Feb 4, 2023
David James Driscoll, 77, of Mt. Home, AR passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born November 14, 1945, to John and Mabel Driscoll in Bristol, CT.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cynthia L. Jones
Feb 2, 2023
Cynthia (Cyndi) Lynn Jones, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away February 2, 2023. She was born January 2, 1991, to Craig Evan Zehner and Jessica Jean (Jones) Uhrig. Cyndi graduated Willard High School. She loved music of all genres. Cyndi loved to dance. She was a known jokester and was always up for any shenanigans. Cyndi enjoyed gardening,...
Barbara Kay Conaway
Feb 2, 2023
Barbara Kay Martin Conaway died February 2, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Born December 14, 1955, in Greensburg, KS. to H. Ray and C. Marvene Adolph Martin. She is survived by two daughters, Tamie Smith of Schulenburg, Tx and Samantha Walker and 7 grandchildren Steven, Stacey, Madyson, Gracie, Kenzie. Levi, and Adalyn. She was preceded in death by her...
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.

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.
