Obituaries
William Keith Hahn
Mar 8, 2026
William Keith Hahn, affectionately known as Bill, was born on January 22, 1933, in Independence, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, gracing the world with his presence for 93 remarkable years.
Bill was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, following which he embarked on an impressive career at Sears, where he worked for...
Floyd Garrett, Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Floyd Garrett, Jr. 81 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, at his residence. Cremation is planned and no public services are planned at this time.
Floyd was born May 29, 1944 in Camden, MO to Floyd and Hazel (Breedlove) Garrett was a longtime Independence residence.
Floyd worked for GM in the Leeds Plant for several years until the...
Nancy Ann Cooper
Mar 7, 2026
Nancy Cooper
12/19/1963 - 3/7/2026
Nancy Cooper of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, she was 62 years of age. Nancy is the daughter of the late Bill Cooper and the late Josephine (Gavin) Cooper. She was born on December 19, 1963, in Independence, Missouri. Nancy grew up in the Kentucky Hills Subdivision, she had many friends in the...
Peggy Lee (Ford) Montgomery
Mar 6, 2026
Born on October 22, 1947 in Fowler, KS to Clarence and Bessie (Graham) Ford. She passed away on March 6, 2026 in Kansas City, MO surrounded by loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence Ford and Bessie (Graham) Ford. She is survived by her children, Erin Montgomery (Amy) and Stacey Post (David); her five grandchildren, Tyler...
Barbara Jean Hazelrigg
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Jean Hazelrigg, a beloved matriarch, passed away on March 4, 2026, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, at the age of 92. Born on December 1, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, Barbara was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Barbara dedicated much of her life to nurturing her family and raising her children. She later embraced...
Helen "Alyce" Lohr
Mar 4, 2026
Helen “Alyce” Lohr, 92, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away March 4, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Alyce was born November 28, 1933, the second of seven children, born to Lee & Helen Lucas in Taylor County (SW) Iowa. Her family purchased a farm in Wayne County (SC) Iowa in 1946 where she went to school and graduated as valedictorian...
Wanda Jean Bressman
Mar 4, 2026
Wanda Jean Bressman, 95, Independence, died at her home.
Born November 5, 1930, in Napoleon, she was the daughter of Burley and Thelma Bates Shipman.
On September 25, 1948, she married Floyd Clyde Bressman.
Wanda is survived by: daughters, Gloria Maupin (Doug) and Patricia Kritzer and daughter-in-law, Debi Bressman, and son, Gary (Sandra); ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death...
Victoria Jeanette McDaniel
Mar 3, 2026
Victoria “Jeanette” (Fryer) McDaniel, 75, of Independence, MO passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at the...
Brandon Kent Lauer
Mar 2, 2026
Brandon Kent Lauer passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2026, at the age of 31. Born on January 23, 1995, in Blue Springs, Missouri, Brandon left a lasting impression on the lives he touched through his kind-hearted nature and infectious smile.
Brandon's culinary journey flourished as he worked as a chef at Jack Stack Barbecue for the past decade. His passion...
Juanita Wells
Mar 2, 2026
Juanita Elizabeth Wells was born on August 4th, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas. A couple of months later, the great depression would hit. Times being extremely hard, Juanita was placed in an orphanage. At an early age, Juanita was adopted by William and Maude Murphy of Kansas City, Missouri.
She graduated from East High School in 1948. It was at East High...
Nancy Elizabeth Fleming
Mar 1, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Fleming, 74, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.
Nancy was born on November 9, 1952, to Clemens Eugene Recker and Etta Merle Recker. She grew up in Missouri and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1971. After high school, Nancy attended nursing school at Jackson County Hospital, graduating in 1976 and going on...
Wayne L. Burmahl
Mar 1, 2026
Wayne Lester Burmahl of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the age of 97 joining his beloved wife in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Wayne was born on February 6, 1929 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Henry Burmahl, Jr. and Mabel Lieneman Burmahl and he was raised there by his mother. In 1943...
Christine Anne Cromley
Mar 1, 2026
Christine Anne Cromley, 77 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. The...
Mary Elizabeth Harris
Mar 1, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Harris (Cochran)
December 26, 1960 – March 1, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Cochran) Harris, 65, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home.
Liz was born December 26, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Sherrill Ann (Beil) Cochran and Thomas Dean Cochran. She grew up in Independence, Missouri and graduated from Truman High School in 1979. She went...
Erma "Louise" Mershon
Feb 28, 2026
Erma “Louise” Mershon, 95, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 surrounded by family.
Born on April 3, 1930, Louise was the fifth of Harry and Thelmae Hamilton’s six children. Louise had many fond memories of her years at Halls Memorial High School, playing basketball, serving on the yearbook staff, participating in student government, and dating Jerry Mershon. Louise and Jerry were...
Frances Ellene Stoecklein
Feb 27, 2026
Frances Ellene Stoecklein passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Fran was born on September 22, 1935, in Independence, Missouri to George and Mary (Boutte) Van Maele.
She attended St. Mary’s High School in the class of 1953 and graduated from CMSU in 1956 with a BS in Education.
Frances married Melvin Stoecklein on June 20,1959, and to this union were born...
Albert "Virgil" Rudd Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
Albert “Virgil” Rudd, known to family and friends as Virgil or Al, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.
Albert was born on April 23, 1931, in Independence, MO, to Albert V. Rudd Sr. and Silva Jane Bressie Rudd. He attended and graduated from William Chrisman High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation he enlisted in the United States...
Norma Jean Lorance
Feb 26, 2026
Norma Jean Lorance (Ginn), 91, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on February 26, 2026. Norma was born on January 13, 1935, to Charley and Velma (Helm) Ginn in Independence, Missouri.
After graduating from William Chrisman High School, Norma dedicated most of her professional life to BKPG & Tax, where she found not only employment but a sense of purpose. Norma was...
Michael Dewayne "Mike" Vickrey
Feb 25, 2026
Michael Dewayne "Mike" Vickrey, born on January 11, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma. Mike was known for his hard work, kindness, and ability to bring joy to those around him.
Throughout his life, Mike dedicated himself to his career, primarily as a heavy machine operator, and most recently, he embraced the...
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