Exeter Maplewood Cemetery

09/17/2026

Peggy Ann Van Gorkom, age 79, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at her home. She was born January 8, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of James and Annie May Andrews. On December 9, 1966 in Fort Dodge she was united in marriage to Roger

09/15/2026

Peggy's Obituary
Service information only. A complete obituary will be posted later.

Services for Peggy Ann Van Gorkom, age 79, of Cassville, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Mill Street Church of Christ in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Garret Akin and Stan Kelley will conduct the services. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM Friday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home in memory of Peggy.

FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141

09/06/2026

David Lloyd Dave Kreeger, age 66, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at his home. He was born July 5, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of J. Lloyd and Sadie Sanders Kreeger. On September 22, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma he was united in marriage to

09/05/2026

Dave's Obituary
Service information only. A complete obituary will be posted later.

Services for David Lloyd “Dave” Kreeger, age 66, of Exeter will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Russell Bishop will conduct the services. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Haven of the Ozarks in memory of Dave.

FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141

06/30/2026

Ron Stewart Obituary
Ronald Richard Stewart, 82, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

He was born in Collins, Missouri on December 12, 1943 to Robert and Beulah Stewart.

Ron worked most of his life in the leather business. His favorite times were with Justin Boot Company. He also worked for many years at Loren Cook Company and served as custodian at Galloway Baptist Church.

Ron loved to read any western you handed him. He would watch the STL Cardinals or the K.C. Chiefs every chance he got. His favorite thing was spending time with his kids: He adored Jamie and was so very proud of her. He loved the yearly trips to Metropolis just to watch Connor see Superman. He loved making Ausy laugh and thought her new baby boy, Fynn, was the best gift he could have received. He thought Clay and Nick were the best answers to his prayers for his girls. And he was sure that Cash has so much potential and is going to make us all proud. He loved being called “Gramps” by all the Cooper kids throughout the years. He never met a stranger because he always made time to listen and make each person feel important to him.

He spent the last 55 years with his wife Nancy. They were always together and showed a wonderful picture of marriage as it should be for a loving husband and wife. Ron and Nancy had one child, Jamie.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Beulah and one sister, Merlan Ketchum.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stewart of Springfield, Mo, his daughter Jamie McGranahan and husband Clay of Rogersville, Missouri, his grandchildren, Connor McGranahan of Rogersville, Missouri, Austen and Nick Padgitt of Nixa, Missouri, his chosen grandson, Cash McLean of Rogersville, Mo and his great grandson, Fynn Padgitt of Nixa, MO. He called all of them his kids and was proud of each one for their accomplishments and the love they have given him through the years. He is also survived by two sisters, Leta and Frank DeHart of Creighton, Mo and Rita and Buck Bucklew of Creighton, MO along with several nieces and nephews. Also, one brother-in-law, Alan Baker of San Marcos, TX.

Ron loved Jesus and served Him faithfully. On June 19, 2026 he finally got to thank Jesus for his love and mercy, surrounded by all those who touched his life and made him a kind and caring man.

A Dessert Social in Ron’s honor will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Galloway Baptist Church, Springfield, MO.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Exeter Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, 1715 S Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 or

Champion Athletes of the Ozarks believes every person deserves the chance to thrive. Through education, sports competition, and new opportunities, we build self-esteem, self-confidence, and everyday life skills in children and adults with disabilities

06/29/2026

Jeanetta Josephine Brown, age 90, of Exeter, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 9, 1935, in Davis City, Iowa, to George Oscar and Inez Josephine (Hogue) Dunbar.

On May 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Billy Ray Brown in Cassville, Missouri. They shared more than 53 years of marriage before his passing on December 12, 2007. Also preceding her in death were her parents; her son-in-law, David Griffin; her grandson, Bobby Holland; great-great-granddaughter, Iris Marina; five brothers and three sisters.

Jeanetta is survived by her son, Larry Ray Brown of Exeter, Missouri; her daughters, Teresa Griffin of Bashor, Kansas, Carolyn Holland and her husband, Larry, of Pahrump, Nevada, Linda Rajean Marlowe and her husband, Phillip, of Cassville, Missouri, Sandra Shockley and her husband, Ron, of Exeter, Missouri, Laura Hollingsworth of Exeter, Missouri, and Ruby Ellen Brown of Springfield, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, with another one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Jeanetta graduated from Cassville High School in Cassville, Missouri, with the Class of 1953. She worked in the motor repair department at Fasco Industries in Cassville until her retirement in 1995. She also owned and operated the Skelly Station in Butterfield, Missouri, and Bates Corner in Cassville, Missouri. Jeanetta enjoyed quilting, sewing, and cooking, but most of all she treasured spending time with her family. Jeanetta was baptized at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville.

A memorial graveside service honoring Jeanetta will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri. Jamey Grey will conduct the service.

FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141

06/27/2026

Obituary
Service information and a complete obituary will be posted later.

Memorial graveside services for Jeanetta Josephine Brown, age 90, of Exeter, Missouri will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Jamey Grey will conduct the services.

FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141

05/27/2026

Loren Steven Rose

( August 24, 1961 - May 20, 2026 )

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of Loren Steven Rose of Exeter, Missouri, on May 20, 2026, after a battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 24, 1961, to Loren and Lois Rose.

Loren (Steven) graduated from Exeter High School in 1979 and then served in the United States Navy. Later, he worked as a cabinet maker. He loved country living, growing flowers, caring for the family property, and keeping everything beautifully maintained.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Lois Rose of Exeter, Missouri.

He is survived by his aunt Judy Amos. Brother Randy and Kelley Rose of Rogers, Arkansas. Niece Jennifer and David Sanchez from San Antonio and their children, Elijah and Gabriel. Niece Sapphira and Jay Frasier and their children Tabitha, Holly, Emily, Dakota, Alexia and Jayson. Sister Rhonda and Roy Rowden of Exeter, Missouri. Niece, Stacy and Troy Delcour of Aurora, Missouri and their children, Blake, Brooke, and Gracie.

Loren was a member of the Exeter Church of Christ and gave his life to Jesus Christ through baptism on March 11, 2001. Our family finds peace in the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’” — John 11:25

Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.

05/25/2026

Exeter Maplewood Cemetery of Exeter requests flowers be removed within 10 days after Memorial Day. Flowers may be left on headstones and in vases only. Please notify the cemetery association with additional veterans names. Rules are posted in the pavilion at the cemetery. Any donations would be appreciated. Please mail to Maplewood Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 177, Exeter, MO 65647.

05/22/2026

Donations Welcome


Maplewood Cemetery
P.O. Box 177
Exeter, MO 65647


First, the Board of Exeter Maplewood Cemetery Association would like to extend a sincere thanks to our past and present supporters. Your continued support is vital as savings interest rates remain at record lows. Our only sources of revenue are plot sales, interest income and donations from you. These revenue sources are dedicated to mowing, general maintenance, and repairs. Our interest income does not begin to cover mowing expense. We continue to tap our savings accounts to cover routine maintenance and repair expenditures.
The board works diligently to invest our funds prudently and to spend the income wisely. We are making this appeal knowing that you have strong feelings for the well-being and upkeep of the cemetery. Your donations are tax deductible.
Donations or inquires may be mailed to us at the above noted address. Again, we thank you and appreciate any donations for the continued support of the cemetery.