March 2024

Ruby Fern Stever, age 92, of Cassville, passed away Friday, March 1, at her home. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m.

Allan was born on April 16, 1966, in Stella, Missouri, to James William and Dana Ruth (Burton) Stewart. He was the youngest of seven children. Sadly, he left us for greener pastures on February 18, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri.

Charles passed away in his Pierce City, Mo. home Tuesday February 20th.

Robert A. “Bob” Smith, 92 passed from this life on Feb. 27, for a better life with God. Robert was born March 4, 1931, in Sterling, IL to Antionette (Tina) Elizabeth Merlak Smith and Earl Henry Smith. He was the eldest of 12 children, six boys and six girls.

Glenn Kristek, 82, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024, at his home in Springfield, Missouri with loved ones by his side. Glenn was born on November 6, 1941, in Verona, Missouri to William and Sophia Kristek.

www.fohnfuneral home.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences McQUEEN FUNERAL HOME Wheaton, Missouri 417-652-7268 Gary Dean Koeneman, age 82, a retired Naval Captain passed away on February 17, 2024 in Overland Park Kansas. Gary was born in Pierce City, Missouri on August 31, 1941 to Alvin and Velma Koeneman.

Joshua Ellis “Josh” Ayres, age 49, of Washburn, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Galen R. Mitchell, age 57, of Marionville, passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Monday, February 26, at Mercy Hospital in Aurora. He was born Feb. 3, 1967, in Springfield, the son of Albert Amos and Bonnie (Weeks) Mitchell.

Lilly “Roselea” Jerome, age 71, of Seligman, passed away Thursday, Feb. 29, at her home.

John Edgar Furgason, age 91, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Friday, March 1, at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Springfield, the son of John Thomas Furgason and Janie Adelene Bacon who resided in Buffalo.