Cantlon Otterness & Viets Funeral Home

Cantlon Otterness & Viets Funeral Home It is our belief that every individual deserves a personal funeral service that reflects his or her own life and interests.

The Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home, is a family-owned and operated funeral home with two locations to best serve the communities in the counties of Dallas, Hickory, and Polk, as well as neighboring counties. Both of our chapels offer a full video presentation service, complete with a drop-down screen and television monitors in the side chapels. We also offer cremation and pre-arranged funeral services as well as a full-service cemetery, Memorial Gardens of Memory. In every family that we have been entrusted to serve, we strive to "serve one special family... yours."

Donald Ray Oliver, Sr., son of the late Benjamin F. and Mary E. (Willoughby) Oliver, was born on February 26, 1936 in St...
01/26/2026

Donald Ray Oliver, Sr., son of the late Benjamin F. and Mary E. (Willoughby) Oliver, was born on February 26, 1936 in Strafford, MO and finished his fight and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2026 in Bolivar, MO. At the time of his passing he was 89 years, ten months, and...

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Shonnette Bischoff (Jones),age 77, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and unwavering d...
01/20/2026

Shonnette Bischoff (Jones),age 77, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family.

She was born on February 12, 1948, in Red Oak, Iowa, where her life journey began and where her caring spirit first took root.

Shonnette was preceded in...

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Harry Curtis Wilson, affectionally known as Curt, was born on July 1, 1943. He left this world to be with our Lord on Ja...
01/19/2026

Harry Curtis Wilson, affectionally known as Curt, was born on July 1, 1943. He left this world to be with our Lord on January 18, 2026.

Curtis was born in Saline County Missouri, to the late Harry Clifford Wilson and Grace Evelyn (Whitney) Wilson, the third of four children. Curtis’ early...

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Michael David Piechocki was born on October 16, 1972 in Springfield, Missouri. Mike passed away on December 29, 2025 at ...
01/14/2026

Michael David Piechocki was born on October 16, 1972 in Springfield, Missouri. Mike passed
away on December 29, 2025 at his home in Elkland, Missouri.

Mike was raised in Springfield, Missouri and attended Hillcrest High School. Upon graduation he
attended Illinois Wesleyan University for one...

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Elmer Arthur Scott, son of William and Ann Mae Scott was born on September 10, 1938.  He departed this life Sunday Decem...
01/13/2026

Elmer Arthur Scott, son of William and Ann Mae Scott was born on September 10, 1938. He departed this life Sunday December 14, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers William Scott, Jackson Scott, Ralph Scott and four sisters Mary Louise Scott, Velma Margaret Scott, Willa...

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Linda Rae Lackey (Taylor), 73, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 9, 2026, following an eight-year battle...
01/12/2026

Linda Rae Lackey (Taylor), 73, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 9, 2026, following an eight-year battle with vascular dementia. She is now free from illness and at rest in the presence of her Lord.

Born May 27, 1952, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Linda grew up in Denver, Colorado,...

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Bradley J Jennings was born to Bill and Freda Jennings on May 17, 1956, in Springfield, MO. He and his sister grew up hu...
01/07/2026

Bradley J Jennings was born to Bill and Freda Jennings on May 17, 1956, in Springfield, MO. He and his sister grew up hunting, fishing, and adventuring their farm from sunup to sundown, drinking from the creek and eating mayo sandwiches. With cousins and family friends, they found mischief...

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Lenora Ellen Wallace, daughter of the late Clyde and Edith (Snodgrass) Blair, was born on June 1, 1936 in Elkland, MO an...
01/06/2026

Lenora Ellen Wallace, daughter of the late Clyde and Edith (Snodgrass) Blair, was born on June 1, 1936 in Elkland, MO and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. At the time of her passing she was 89 years, seven months, and three days of...

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Gantner Erwin Martin was born on July 13, 1936, in Bakersfield, California, to Gladys Mildred Holmes and Gantner Joseph ...
01/02/2026

Gantner Erwin Martin was born on July 13, 1936, in Bakersfield, California, to Gladys Mildred Holmes and Gantner Joseph Martin. From an early age, family mattered deeply to him. As a boy, Erv was especially close to his younger brother, Marvin. He was protective, loyal, and proud to be Marvin’s...

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Linda Lou Weeks, daughter of Ivan and Anna Lee (Palmer) Dill, was born on November 29, 1948 in Niangua, MO and left this...
12/23/2025

Linda Lou Weeks, daughter of Ivan and Anna Lee (Palmer) Dill, was born on November 29, 1948 in Niangua, MO and left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her passing she was 77 years and 24 days of age.

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Pamela “Pam” Starr Mahana, age 57, of Urbana, Missouri entered into rest on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home. Pam ...
12/22/2025

Pamela “Pam” Starr Mahana, age 57, of Urbana, Missouri entered into rest on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home.

Pam was born on April 25, 1968, in Denver, Colorado. She was adopted and raised by Don and Betty Cox. Pam graduated from high school and later obtained her associates degree in...

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Gloria Jean Hare, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springf...
12/12/2025

Gloria Jean Hare, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.

Gloria was born on July 3, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Thomas and Margaret (Fyock) Picklar. She was united in marriage to Virgil Hare on October...

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Buffalo, MO
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