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Ruthann Herring

Ruthann Herring

Apr 20, 2022

Ruthann Herring, 86, of Brookline, Mo, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born November 29, 1935, to Edward and Virginia Jones in Chicago, IL.

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

Benjamin Eugene Horton

Benjamin Eugene Horton

Apr 19, 2022

Benjamin Eugene Horton, 47, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 19, 2022.

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

Theresa Clement

Theresa Clement

Apr 18, 2022

Theresa Raye Clement, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away April 18, 2022. She was born October 27, 1957, in Dallas, TX.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Violet Lee Heck

Violet Lee Heck

Apr 15, 2022

Violet Lee Heck, 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born June 1, 1944, in Vallejo, CA.

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

Alvin Pohlenz

Alvin Pohlenz

Apr 14, 2022

Alvin "Al" Pohlenz, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 14, 2022 at age 78. He faced life with humility, strength and integrity.

Al was born June 9th, 1943 in Denver, Colorado and grew up in Lincoln, and Fremont, Nebraska. He met his wife and love of his life of 61 years, Virginia "Ginny" Lee Gregory, when...

Virginia May Loftin

Virginia May Loftin

Apr 14, 2022

Virginia "May" Loftin, 34, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was born September 29, 1987, to Marty and Jacqueline Loftin in Mt. Vernon, MO.

She is preceded in death by her father, Marty Joe Loftin and her sister, Vicki Michelle Loftin.

May is survived by her mother, Jackie Loftin; her three...

Paul Mitchell Osborne

Paul Mitchell Osborne

Apr 13, 2022

Paul Mitchell Osborne, 70, of Yellville, AR, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Springfield, MO. He was born to Paul and Mildred Osborne on December 16, 1951.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tamra (Marihugh) Osborne.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Crystal Copenhaver; his grandson; and three great grandchildren; as well...

Timothy David Cook

Timothy David Cook

Apr 12, 2022

Timothy David Cook, age 57, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was born July 20, 1964, in San Pedro, CA.

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

Hazel Sue Evans

Hazel Sue Evans

Apr 11, 2022

Hazel Sue Evans, Age 62, passed away in the early hours of April 11 th after a courageous battle with Cancer. Susie grew up in Ave and Rogersville, MO, surrounded by her family. She had 4 siblings and a cast of aunts and uncles. She was proceeded in death by her Father, Mother and Brother. She is survived...

Timothy Wayne Thompson, Sr

Timothy Wayne Thompson, Sr

Apr 11, 2022

Timothy Wayne Thompson, Sr., 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born August 5, 1958, to Bobby and Glenda Thompson in Miller, MO.

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

Charles Russell Mayo, Jr

Charles Russell Mayo, Jr

Apr 11, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Russell Mayo, Jr, 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born May 11, 1956, to Charles and Juanita Mayo in Saginaw, MI.

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

James David Wakenight

James David Wakenight

Apr 10, 2022

James David Wakenight, 41, of Summersville, MO, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born August 21, 1980, to James and Donna Wakenight in Rockford, IL.

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

Phillip Daniel Kirby

Phillip Daniel Kirby

Apr 9, 2022

Phillip Daniel Kirby, 43, of Everton, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born February 6, 1979, to Gary and Wanda Kirby in Springfield, MO.

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

James Mark Obbink

James Mark Obbink

Apr 9, 2022

James "Mark" Obbink Mark Obbink, age 69, passed away on April 9, 2022, at his home in Missouri due to cancer.  In accordance with his wishes there were no services. Mark was born on November 10, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska to James and Sharon (Schimonitz) Obbink.  He lived with his family in Atchison, KS and Richfield, MN and later settled...

Anna Maria Christopher

Anna Maria Christopher

Apr 9, 2022

Anna "Annie" Maria Christopher, 64, of Dunnegan, MO, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was born August 27, 1957, to John and Antoinette Fastnacht in Loma Linda, CA.

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

Gary Lynn Gazaway

Gary Lynn Gazaway

Apr 7, 2022

Gary Lynn Gazaway, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born February 19, 1966, in Atlanta, GA.

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

Chelsey Irene Verge

Chelsey Irene Verge

Apr 7, 2022

Chelsey Irene Verge gained her beautiful wings on April 7th, 2022, at 7:17pm she was at home with family at her side.

Chelsey was born November 30th, 1987, in Oklahoma City, OK to Lloyd Eugene Verge and Tammy Lee Wohlke. Growing up she lived with her dad in OK and spent holidays and summers in...

James Michael Staggs

James Michael Staggs

Apr 7, 2022

James "Jimmy" Michael Staggs

Born June 6th, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away April 7th, 2022, at his home in Springfield, MO.

He was an over-the-road truck driver for many years and loved to fish. He also attended Crossways Baptist Church and Freeway Ministries for the past 10 years.

Jimmy never knew...

Darrell Wayne Massey

Darrell Wayne Massey

Apr 6, 2022

Darrell Wayne Massey was born on October 6, 1954, to Verlin Linn Massey and Lena Sue (Moore) Massey in Grovespring, Missouri. He left the pain of this world behind on April 6, 2022.

Darrell leaves behind a daughter, Rhiannon Marie Massey (Purdy Girl) and her fiancé Donnie Strunk of Norwood Missouri. Lyndon Kays of Fair...

Shirley Watkins

Shirley Watkins

Apr 6, 2022

Shirley Jean Watkins, 86, of Republic, MO, passed away April 6, 2022. She was born May 21, 1935, in Koshkonong, MO, to Joe and Burnice Swope.

Shirley will be remembered for carrying herself with a strong spirit. No matter what life brought her way, she always had a cheerful attitude and smile on her face. She enjoyed work...

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