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Kristopher "Chance" Wendlandt
Oct 6, 2026
Kristopher "Chance" Wendlandt, 39, of Marshfield, MO passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born November 14, 1986, to Ronald and Diana "Jill" Wendlandt in Ft. Worth, TX.
Chance was a stubborn, strong, and independent person. He loved riding and racing. He began racing bicycles before moving on to motorcycles and dirt bikes, eventually competing in motocross. Fifteen years ago,...
Richard Hoffman
Oct 5, 2026
Richard "Rick" Todd Hoffman, 58, of Wheatland, MO passed away Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born June 2, 1968, to Richard and Liliane Hoffman in Van Nuys, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Glen "Ivan" Holdren
Oct 4, 2026
Glen ‘Ivan’ Holdren passed on from this earth on October 4, 2026. Ivan was born on September 29, 1929, as the first born son of Glen and Ruth (Terry) Holdren. He grew up in Springfield, MO along with his 6 siblings, all of whom preceded him in death: Rose Fennimore, Hazel Nixon, Charles Holdren, Mary Randolph, Jerry Holdren, and John...
Wayne Guthrie
Oct 3, 2026
Wayne Anthony Guthrie, 69, of Wheatland, MO passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born May 2, 1957, to Lawrence and Billie Guthrie in Bellflower, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Thomas Fleetwood
Oct 3, 2026
The family of Thomas "Wayne" Fleetwood of Springfield, Missouri is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Oct 3, 2026, at 75 years of age.
He lived a full and remarkable life as a son, brother, cousin and nephew, soldier, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Wayne was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping at Table Rock Lake, and valued family above all.
He...
Robert Christensen
Oct 2, 2026
Robert Lynn Christensen, 62, of Humansville, MO passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born April 30, 1964, to Donald and Dixie Christensen in Seymour, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Patricia Bath
Oct 2, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Mae Bath, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born April 14, 1950, to Joe and Ethel Hull in Kansas City, MO.
Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Danny; and her daughter, Kwindra Litty.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Linda Majors
Sep 30, 2026
Linda Christine Majors, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born May 31, 1954, to Carl and Ruby Miskimen in Ventura, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Michelle Sapp
Sep 28, 2026
Michelle Posvar Sapp, 65, of Bolivar, MO passed away Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born April 24, 1961, to Ken and Wilma Berry in Amarillo, TX.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Alan Smith
Sep 26, 2026
Alan Albert Smith, 69, of Humansville, MO passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was born September 22, 1957, to Albinus and Evelyn Smith in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Fredrick Stone
Sep 26, 2026
Fredrick "Freddie" Richard Stone, 82, of Republic, MO passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was born June 28, 1944, in Jackson County, MO.
Freddie was a hardworking farmer who loved the outdoors and the simple things in life. He spent many years working with horses and mules and took great pride in his teams of mules. He especially enjoyed riding...
Johnny McBrayer
Sep 25, 2026
JOHNNY EUGENE MCBRAYER
AKA “CHILI MAC”
SUNRISE: 7-1-1957
SUNSET: 9-25-2026
Johnny Eugene McBrayer, aka Chili Mac, age 69, born July 1, 1957, in Clinton, Oklahoma to John Walter McBrayer and Dolly Dimple McBrayer, passed away September 25, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.
Johnny spent his early childhood in Clinton, and Elreno, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Elreno High School. Johnny spent a couple of years in...
Gerald Jose
Sep 22, 2026
Gerald Dean Jose, "Jerry Jose", passed away at the age of 85 on September 22, 2026, at his home in Collins, Missouri, after a long illness.
He was devoted to his family, honest and hardworking.
Jerry was born on August 1, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota and raised in Helena, Montana by his parents, Rudolph James and Mary Magdelene Jose. In 1959,...
Mildred Blankenship
Sep 22, 2026
Mildred Alice Blankenship, 94, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born November 22, 1931, in Dove, Missouri, to Stewart and Lorene Floyd.
Mildred loved her family and friends and cherished the time she spent with them. She especially enjoyed cooking for everyone and sharing meals together. She was a member of Willard Presbyterian Church...
Douglas Gilliam
Sep 21, 2026
Douglas "Doug" H. Gilliam, 69, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry and Gail Gilliam.
Doug graduated from Hillcrest high school in 1976. He was in the boy scouts throughout his childhood and loved the outdoors. Doug worked for years in Springfield in various positions,...
Bernice Gann
Sep 21, 2026
Jean “Bernice” Gann, age 68, of Crane, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, following a long illness that she faced with remarkable strength, determination, and faith. She fought the fight with grace and courage, never losing sight of the deep love she carried for her family and her unwavering trust in Jesus Christ.
Born on October 17, 1957, in...
Vickie Walker
Sep 21, 2026
Vickie Ann Walker, 58, of Stockton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2026. She was born March 6, 1968, to Henry and Peggy Ruggles in West Frankfort, IL to parents, Henry Addison Ruggles and Peggy Marie Roggles. She was married to Jimmy Walker in Carthage, IL on February 14, 1992.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Walker of Stockton, MO;...
Catherine Downs
Sep 20, 2026
Catherine "Kathy" Downs, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born May 25, 1944, to Harold and Jean Downs.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Avonn Foley
Sep 19, 2026
Avonn Lea Foley, nee Oppermann, 79, “Vonnie” to her family and “NaNa” to her grandchildren, departed her loving family on September 19, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 14, 1947, to LeRoy and Helen Oppermann.
Avonn was wife to John H. Foley and a truly amazing mother to Michael Foley and John J. Foley. She raised her children...
Jesica Leigh
Sep 18, 2026
Jesica Marie Leigh, 43, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. She was born November 10, 1982, to Kenneth Braden and Patty Goss.
Jesica was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for the love she gave, the memories she created, and the special place she held in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Jesica is survived...

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