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Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC Obituaries
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Harriet Ann Nelson
Jul 3, 2022
Harriet Ann Nelson, 79, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born September 30, 1942, to Glen and Marion Nelson in Humboldt, Iowa.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Ella Mae Helton
Jul 3, 2022
Ella Mae Helton, 83, of Strafford, MO, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born November 6, 1938, to Arthur and Myra Billingsley in Gillham, AR. Her siblings include and infant brother that passed away, Elbert; and Oval, Arval, Thelma, Irving, Marvin, Elvin and Alice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield,...
Herman Lee Wilson
Jul 2, 2022
Herman Lee Wilson went home to be with Jesus on July 02, 2022, at 9:42 pm at the age of 89.
Herman was born to Oneta Lorene Wilson on January 11, 1933, at their home in Polk County, Missouri. He was the oldest of 8 children. Herman enlisted in the military in 1953, where he served in...
Dean Arnold Ellingsen
Jul 1, 2022
Dean Arnold "Pops" Ellingsen, 81, of Everton, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022.
Dean was born November 3, 1940, son of Elmer and Madeleine (Gilson) Ellingsen.
Dean grew up in Iowa and graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA. In his early career, he was a park ranger and very active in the...
Cindy Angelina Reis
Jul 1, 2022
Cindy Angelina Reis, 67, of Lebanon, MO, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born January 12, 1955, to Francis and June Angelo in New Orleans, LA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Samantha Danielle King
Jul 1, 2022
Samantha (Sammi) Danielle King, age 37, passed away on July 1, 2022, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Her passion for teaching, along with her love for her children and her students, gave her the strength and inspiration to keep courageously fighting throughout her year-long battle with cancer. She will be forever missed, but her family and friends find...
Billy Oberschmidt
Jun 30, 2022
William "Billy" John Oberschmidt III, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 30, 2022. He was born January 14, 1966, in New Orleans, LA, to William and Jo Ann Oberschmidt.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Marie Ellen Mccoy
Jun 29, 2022
"Mara (Marie) Ellen McCoy, 55, died June 29, 2022. Mara was a living example of the phrase, "hearing the beat of her own drummer". She lived a life of pain but never stopped trying to bring beauty and creativity into her own and other people's existence. She was an artist, actor, advocate, musician, and activist. She planted seeds that eventually...
Edward Charles Kelly
Jun 28, 2022
Edward Charles Kelly, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born March 9, 1952, to Joseph and Jean Kelly in Philadelphia, PA.
While serving in the United States Marines, he did two tours of duty in Vietnam which earned him a Silver Star for valor in combat.
He was preceded...
Albert James Androwski
Jun 25, 2022
Albert James Androwski, 75, of Mt. Home, AR, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born February 20, 1947, to Joseph and Jenny Androwski in Queens, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Ashton Daniel Ryan
Jun 25, 2022
Ashton Daniel Ryan, 34, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born January 20, 1988, in Grand Junction, CO, to Gerald and Ann Ryan.
Ashton had such a powerful influence on anyone he met. He enjoyed baseball as a kid. He was a hardworking brother, father, and son. He loved doing things with...
Brenda Jones
Jun 22, 2022
Brenda Kaye Jones, 68, of Strafford, MO, passed away June 22, 2022. She was born November 27, 1953, in Phoenix, AZ, to Everette and Verba Weaver.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Donna Lynn Burns
Jun 21, 2022
Donna Lynn Burns at the age of 69, passed away on June 21, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1952, in Millington, Tennesse, to Claire and Bill Astin.
Donna married her high school sweetheart Bill Burns on August 24, 1972. Both, Donna and Bill shared 49 years of marriage together. Donna started off as a stay-at-home...
Roger Peter Ryea
Jun 20, 2022
Roger Peter Ryea, 83, of Lebanon, MO, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Dennis Lee Anderson
Jun 19, 2022
Dennis Lee Anderson, 77, of Bolivar, MO, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born September 1, 1944, in Clay Center, KS to Claude and Thelma "Ruth" Anderson.
Dennis was preceded in death by his mother and father, and brothers: Carl Anderson, Dale Anderson, and Neil Anderson.
Dennis "Denny" went to Spring...
Bill Burk
Jun 18, 2022
Ralph William "Bill" Burk, 81, of Bolivar, MO, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born August 15, 1940, to Fred and Essie Burk in West Plains, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Cindy Lou Gray
Jun 16, 2022
Cindy Lou Gray, 65, of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was born January 27, 1957, to Logan and Vanita Williams in Phoenix, AZ.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Tim Elroy Hankins
Jun 16, 2022
Timothy "Tim" E. Hankins, 80, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Thursday, June 16, 2022. Tim departed this world after a yearlong battle with pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and respiratory failure, in his home under hospice care.
Tim leaves his wife of 58 years, Patsy; daughter, Holly Kelley and husband Ira; sister, Wanda Hensler; sister,...
Diana Lynn Matthews
Jun 15, 2022
Diana Lynn Matthews, 68, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2022. She was born September 18, 1953, to Clarence and Ina Garrison.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Rickey Lynn Woods
Jun 13, 2022
Rickey Lynn Woods, 68, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born August 4, 1953, in Springfield, MO, to Dee and Opal Woods.
Rickey was always known to be a hard-working man; he drove for the post office for most of his career that he loved passionately. His focus was always on taking...

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