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Iva Tinsley

Iva Tinsley

Nov 23, 2022

Iva Lee Tinsley, 89, of Springfield, MO passed away in her home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don A Tinsley and her granddaughter, Chloe Jade Farrell.

Iva Lee was born January 12, 1933, to Walter and Edna Johnson in Alton, MO. She is survived by her daughter,...

Carol Ellingsen

Carol Ellingsen

Nov 23, 2022

Carol Yvonne (Chapin) Ellingsen, 79, of Everton, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  Carol was born September 3, 1943, the daughter of Loren and Viola Chapin.  She grew up on the family farm in Rushville, MO and graduated from Rushville High School in 1962.

Carol's professional life took many turns.  She was a nurse in...

Terry Huffman

Terry Huffman

Nov 23, 2022

Terry Lynn Huffman, 66, of Morrisville, MO, passed away November 23, 2022. She was born February 11, 1956, in Buena Park, CA, to Jack and Doris First.

Terry worked caring for others as a Registered Nurse, but in her free time she enjoyed fishing, antiquing and attending auctions.

She was preceded in death by her...

Janice Simons

Janice Simons

Nov 22, 2022

Janice Louise Queen-Simons passed away November 22nd, at her home at the age of 76. She was born on February 21st, 1946, the second of four children. Her mom was Aileen Ellingsworth, and her dad was Clarence "Rusty" Queen. Her siblings were Shirley Clark, deceased, Debbie and her husband Mark Bentley of Lake of the Ozarks, and John Queen,...

Roger Samuelson

Roger Samuelson

Nov 21, 2022

ROGER A SAMUELSON

3/25/1952 – 11/21/2022

Roger A Samuelson was born in Los Angeles, Ca on March 25, 1952 to Lawrence W  and Esther M Hitchcock Samuelson.

Roger graduated Alhambra High School, Alhambra, Ca. He was a member of the Alhambra, Ca JCs and helped with the Parade of Roses floats.  He attended...

Travis Burns

Travis Burns

Nov 20, 2022

Travis Lee Burns was born June 23, 1987, in Springfield, MO and passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Springfield, MO.

As a teen, Travis enjoyed baseball and skateboarding. In high school he lettered in debate and aspired to become an attorney.  He loved sports with his favorite teams, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas...

Jennie Lou Cary

Jennie Lou Cary

Nov 20, 2022

Jennie Lou Cary, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born November 24, 1957, to Ross and Gloria Powell.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Thomas Deadmond

Thomas Deadmond

Nov 20, 2022

Thomas Gene Deadmond, 77, of Nixa, MO, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born October 19, 1945, to Chester and Mildred Deadmond in Amboy, IL.

Thomas was preceded in death by parents, one brother and one sister.

He is survived by his wife Sherri. Stepdaughter Crystal Tabor (Darrell) of Southaven, MS. Stepson Spike...

Kurt Michael Arnold

Kurt Michael Arnold

Nov 19, 2022

Kurt Michael Arnold passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on November 19, 2022, at 07:30 AM. He was a beloved father, husband, and grandfather. Kurt died in the presence of his wife and children.

He is survived by his wife, Christina Arnold; children, Michael Arnold and Kathryn Arnold-Romine; his son-in-law, Devon Romine; daughter-in-law, Kelly Arnold;...

Susan Lynette Pearce

Susan Lynette Pearce

Nov 19, 2022

Susan Lynnette Pearce, 61, of Pierce City, MO, passed away November 19, 2022, at 5:35 P.M. in Cox South Hospital, Springfield following a short illness. She was born May 31, 1961, in Aurora, MO.

She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Reta Pearce of Pierce City; two sisters, Terri Lucas and husband Kevin of Monett and...

Doris Marie Victor

Doris Marie Victor

Nov 17, 2022

Doris Marie Victor

October 21, 1922 - November 17, 2022

Doris Marie Higgins was born in Marten's Ferry, Ohio, on October 21, 1922, to David and Bessie Higgins. She departed to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on November 17, 1922. She was born again at a Bible camp in Pennsylvania at age 9 when...

Debbie Irwin

Debbie Irwin

Nov 17, 2022

Debbie Jean (Johnson) Irwin, 64 passed away November 17, 2022, in Hermitage, Missouri after a hard battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Debbie was born to John E. and Linda Johnson in Smithville, Missouri on July 22, 1958. She grew up and lived in Independence, Missouri until she moved to Urbana, Missouri in the 1990's....

Margaret Olson

Margaret Olson

Nov 17, 2022

Margaret Louise Olson, 91, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 17, 2022. She was born June 20, 1931, in Minneapolis, MN, to Erick and Mabel Johnson.

A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Henry Marion Addison Jr.

Henry Marion Addison Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

Rev. Henry Marion Addison Jr, age 87, of Springfield, MO went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Henry was born November 29, 1934, in Stockton, MO, to Henry "Hank" Marion Addison Sr and Minerva "Nell" Isabelle (Fleeman) Addison. He attended Amity school...

Forrest Wayne Wilkins

Forrest Wayne Wilkins

Nov 15, 2022

Forrest Wayne Wilkins was born March 5, 1953 in Brownwood, TX and passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Springfield, MO.

Forrest was preceded in death by his parents, Forest Wilkins and Minnie Cook Windham; and brother, Robert Eugene Wilkins.

Forrest is survived by three children, Forrest Wilkins Jr. and wife Valarie, Desiree Wilkins and...

Brian Lee Irvin

Brian Lee Irvin

Nov 14, 2022

Brian Lee Irvin, 60, of Lebanon, MO passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born September 17, 1962, to Ron and Norma Irvin in Peoria, IL.

He attended Elmwood Elementary School in Illinois and lived in Peoria until 1973, when his family moved to a farm in Macomb, MO. Brian graduated from Mansfield High School in...

April Dawn Gibson

April Dawn Gibson

Nov 12, 2022

April Dawn Gibson, 63, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born September 13, 1959, to Victor and Delores Lerma in Riverside, CA.

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

Jessica Nimmo

Jessica Nimmo

Nov 11, 2022

Jessica Amber Martin-Nimmo was born in Joplin, MO on April 6, 1988, to Troy and Ginger Martin.

When Jess was little, she didn't like wearing clothes and would come out of them as quickly as she was dressed. As she got a little older, she decided she didn't like shoes or socks and was often found barefooted....

James Martin Keene

James Martin Keene

Nov 11, 2022

James (Jim) Martin Keene, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away on November 11, 2022. He was born in Huntington Park, CA on May 19, 1964, to Billie and Maxine Keene (Schuetz).

He is preceded in death by one brother, Paul Keene and his father.

Jim is survived by two children, Tiffany Pulley (Scott) and Clayton...

Shirley Patrick

Shirley Patrick

Nov 10, 2022

Shirley Jean Patrick, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 10, 2022. She was born October 1, 1952, in Neosho, MO, to Herbert and Geneva.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

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