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Frank William Sullivan

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Frank William Sullivan obituary, 1959-2025, Bolivar, MO

BORN

1959

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Butler Funeral Home - Bolivar

407 E. Broadway

Bolivar, Missouri

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Dec. 10, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Butler Funeral Home - Bolivar

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Frank Sullivan Obituary

Frank William Sullivan, 66, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was the husband of DeAnna. They have shared 28 years together.
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Frank was born in Canada on April 29, 1959, to Eugene and Sarah Sullivan. He graduated from Devry University. He was employed at Tracker Boats as a welder for five years.
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He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and served in the Army for 2 years. He enjoyed fishing, football, playing pool, and hanging out with family. Frank will be remembered for his sense of humor and love for his family.
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He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Sarah Sullivan; his grandma, Josephine Geary "Nana"; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Frank is survived by his wife DeAnna Cooper of Bolivar; sons, John Sullivan wife Carrie of Goodyear, Arizona, Chris Cooper of Bolivar, Michael Cooper wife Christy of Bolivar; daughters, Katie Baley of Springfield, Rachel Matti of Bolivar; son-in-law, Richard Matti Jr. of Bolivar; grandchildren, Andy Baley, Aubree Williams husband TJ, Grayson and Emily Matti, Carson and Bailey Sullivan, Justina Cooper, Kenzie Counts husband Jesse; great-grandchildren, Clifton Williams, Jaxxon Counts, and one great-grandson on the way; brother, Eugene Sullivan of Bolivar; sister, Rosemary Gentry husband Randy of Harrisonville; niece, Jennifer McClay husband Sean; and a great-nephew Cameron McClay.
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A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bolivar Herald-Free Press from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Frank Sullivan

Dec

10

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Butler Funeral Home - Bolivar

407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, MO

Dec

10

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Butler Funeral Home - Bolivar

407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, MO

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407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, MO 65613

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