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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Leonila Schmidt
Oct 3, 2022
Leonila Schmidt, 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, October 3rd, 2022. She was born September 26, 1957, to Lucio and Rosalia Vasquez in Orange Walk Town, Belize.
Nila was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and wife. She was a caring friend to many and an encouragement to all in her faith. She inspired...
Christina Jo Buddemeyer
Oct 3, 2022
Christina Jo Buddemeyer, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born February 15, 1960, to Sue Jackson in Florida.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, of Springfield, MO.
Arlene Gail Scrivener
Oct 3, 2022
Arlene Gail Scrivener, 65, of Nixa, MO passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born January 3, 1957, to Martin and Louise Young in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Darwin Keith Palmer
Sep 30, 2022
Darwin Keith Palmer, 59, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born July 28, 1963, to Samuel and Florence Palmer.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Doug Padgett
Sep 28, 2022
Douglas Curtis Padgett, 67, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 28, 2022. He was born August 28, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, to Darius Curtis Padgett and Rose Marie (Clemens) Padgett. Doug believed in staying 'young at heart' and lived his life as such. He loved learning and always kept his mind open to new ideas and different opinions. He...
Laree Arnold
Sep 27, 2022
Hope LaRee Arnold, age 33, of Lebanon, MO was pronounced deceased on September 26th, 2022, from injuries sustained in an auto accident on September 9, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother and grandfather, Alfred and Geraldine Ruth Deckard; father, Dale Eugene Deckard; paternal aunt and uncle, Bobby and Joyce Massey; maternal grandmother and...
Janice Lahman
Sep 26, 2022
Janice Lahman, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born January 18, 1943, to Paul and Opal Lahman in Springfield, MO.
She was preceded in death by her son.
She is survived by her daughter; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Services are to be held at a...
Cindy Cantrell
Sep 24, 2022
Lucinda "Cindy" Kay Cantrell first born to the most amazing parents, Thomas and Brenda Hampton. She was born on November 5, 1968, in Mountain Home, Arkansas and departed this life Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 53 in her home she was so proud of the home she shared with her husband Philip Cantrell (at least they had...
Linda Snodgrass
Sep 24, 2022
Linda Kay Snodgrass, 73, of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed away September 24, 2022. She was born July 17, 1949, in Humboldt, KS, to Erlin and Patsy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
George Albert Millard
Sep 24, 2022
George Albert Millard, Jr., 55, of Bentonville, AR passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born October 29, 1966, in Durham, NC to George and Carolyn Millard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, of Springfield, MO.
Jeanette Schmidt
Sep 24, 2022
Jeanette Louise Schmidt, 88, of Bolivar, MO, passed away September 24, 2022. She was born June 2, 1934, in Seymour, WI, to Ralph and Charlotee Herning.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Nancy Jeane Brown
Sep 22, 2022
Nancy Jeane Brown, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born August 12, 1950, to Charles and Doris Brownlow in Springfield, MO.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 2-4 PM, in the Republic Senior Center, Republic, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation...
Pearl Owens
Sep 22, 2022
Pearl Owens, 91, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 22, 2022. She was born August 1, 1931, in Thorndale, TX.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Donny Norman Bryant
Sep 18, 2022
Donald "Donny" Norman Bryant jetted out of this world much too quickly on Sunday, September 18, 2022. He left so many loved ones: family, friends, and friends that were family grappling with how to continue on with the huge loss Donny's presence always provided. The one thing everyone does agree on, is that he would want us all to...
John Ernest Slaughter
Sep 18, 2022
John Ernest Slaughter, 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born October 18, 1952, to Virginia Hale in Kingman, AZ.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mitzi Slaughter; his brother, Mark Slaughter; and his uncle Gene Slaughter.
John is survived by his son, Robert Slaughter; granddaughters, Victoria Slaughter-Johnson...
Gary Dean Hannah
Sep 18, 2022
Gary was raised in Nixa, MO graduating from high school in 1962, where he was known for hot rods and always ready for street racing. His love for cars was second to his never-ending love for his wife, Judy. The high school sweethearts were married on January 4, 1964, and celebrated 58 wonderful, adventurous years and were later blessed...
Stephen Shulins
Sep 17, 2022
Stephen George Shulins, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 17, 2022. He was born September 17, 1946, in San Diego, CA, to Jack and Ella.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Charles Douglas Tart
Sep 16, 2022
Charles Douglas Tart, 52, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born November 1, 1969, to Charles and Barbara in Blytheville, AR.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara; sister, Terri Doyle; other family and many friends.
He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...
Darrel Glenn Cunningham
Sep 15, 2022
Darrel G. Cunningham, 60, of Bolivar, MO passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born May 4, 1962, to James and Clara Cunningham in Springfield, MO.
Darrel was a graduate of Bolivar High School.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Graveside services to be held at...
Michael Brandon Smith
Sep 15, 2022
Michael Brandon Smith, 30, of Nixa MO passed away unexpectedly September 15th, 2022. He was born January 10th 1992 to Lorie Smith in Fresno, CA.
Michael was the youngest of 3 brothers. He attended school and graduated from Nevada, MO. He also went to Crowder College where he studied Mechanical Work. After moving to...

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