Kevin Ray Fjeld
Aug 11, 2026
Kevin Ray Fjeld, of Hollister, Florida, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 11, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota, on November 28, 1958.
Kevin was a pleasant and kind man who was a joy to be around. He was incredibly intelligent and had a natural mechanical mind. He loved solving problems, figuring...
Barbara Jane "Barb" Bartels
Aug 10, 2026
Barbara Jane Bartels passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of her family.
Barbara was born on May 31, 1942, in Hickman, Kentucky, the second of five children born to James and Hortense Fordyce. She married her beloved husband, Kent Bartels, on February 14, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri. Together, they...
William Hiram "Bill" Fields
Aug 10, 2026
William Hiram Fields, 89, died August 10, 2026, at his Independence, MO home. Bill was born October 29, 1936 to Marie and Hiram Fields in Freeman, MO.
Bill met Donna Laursen at William Chrisman High School and wed August 2, 1958. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends.They were blessed with two boys: Mark and Kevin. Bill truly enjoyed...
Billy Joseph "Bill" Holt
Aug 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bill Holt
Bill Holt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and son, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill lived a full and hardworking life, always finding ways to provide for and spend time with the people he loved most. Throughout his life, he owned and operated several small businesses, including a delivery service,...
Ethel "June" King
Aug 8, 2026
Ethel June King (nee Murdock) was born on June 9, 1931, to Ellis and Cora Murdock in Independence, Missouri. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949 before going on to earn her associate degree from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, class of 1951. June lived much of her life in New Mexico. She enjoyed traveling and worked as...
Jean Anne McAllister
Aug 8, 2026
Jean Anne Mitchell McAllister, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 8 at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. She loved her family and her friends! In recent years she would say, "I had the best family growing up, and I miss them!" She grew up in a loving family with lots of great aunts, great uncles, and cousins whom she...
Dale V. McClintock, Jr.
Aug 4, 2026
Dale V. McClintock, Jr., 67 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his residence following a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Monday at...
Margie Russo Keller
Aug 3, 2026
Margie Russo Keller, 93 passed away peacefully at her home in Independence with loved ones by her side. Born into the Great Depression as the fourth of five children and middle daughter of first-generation Italian Americans, Margie was a life-long catholic and area resident who loved people, music and laughter!
A popular, multi-sport athlete of Manual High School Class of 1951,...
Betty Jean Fasse
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Jean Fasse, a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at the age of 95 on August 1, 2026. Betty was born on December 22, 1930, to Myrtle and Irving Carpenter of Wakefield, KS. She lived on a farm with her parents and 3 brothers: Jim, Dennis and Gary Carpenter. She attended primary school at Madura...
Darrell Dean "Pete" Wendleton
Jul 30, 2026
Darrell “Pete” Dean Wendleton passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on July 30, 2026. Pete was born on December 7, 1952 in Independence, Missouri to Ivan and Ida Bell (Thomas) Wendleton.
He graduated from Raytown High School in the class of 1971. He worked as an orderly at Independence Regional Health Center’s ER where he met his wife Theresa...
Tristan Kyle Gillespie
Jul 29, 2026
Tristan Kyle Gillespie, 42, of Baldwin City, KS, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening July 29, 2026, leaving behind hearts forever changed by his love, laughter, and larger-than-life spirit.
Born March 27, 1984, in Independence, MO to Roger and Ceann (Forgey) Gillespie, Tristan lived life rooted in patriotism, family, and creative curiosity.
A proud veteran of the United States Army,...
Aysel Warburton
Jul 29, 2026
Aysel Warburton, 96, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on September 12, 1929, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Aysel graduated from an all-girls high school in Istanbul and was proud of her Turkish heritage. Bilingual in Turkish and English, she enjoyed connecting with people from all walks of life. She loved traveling, exploring new places,...
Ragnhild Carlson
Jul 29, 2026
With gratitude for a life well-lived, we remember Ragnhild Carlson, who passed away on July 29, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 93. Born on November 28, 1932, in Oslo, Norway, Ragnhild’s journey was one marked by resilience, devotion, and boundless love - qualities that touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Ragnhild’s early years in...
Dorothy Louise Wilkinson
Jul 29, 2026
Dorothy Louise Wilkinson passed away on July 29, 2026 at the age of 93 years old. Dorothy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born the second oldest of 7 children to Emmert and Alice (Ashcraft) Lewis on October 2, 1932 in Atherton, Missouri.
Shortly after graduating from William Chrisman high school Dorothy married her soulmate Charles "Keith"...
Floyd Vernon Corbin
Jul 28, 2026
Floyd Vernon Corbin, 86 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Tuesday at the chapel. Floyd was born...
Cynthia "Cindy" Williams
Jul 27, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Williams, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2026. She graced this world with her presence for 70 remarkable years.
Cindy was born on March 30, 1956. She graduated from William Chrisman High School with the Class of 1974. While still in high school, Cindy met the love of her life, Michael, at a party. They hit it...
Marie Annett McDaniel
Jul 26, 2026
Marie M. McDaniel
Marie M. McDaniel, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 97. Born November 13, 1928, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Joseph and Agnes Mahfouz, Marie lived a remarkable life spanning nearly a century, defined by family, faith, hard work, and community.
She was raised in Stuttgart, where she attended local...
Berton Wayne "Bert" Adkins
Jul 26, 2026
With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of Berton Wayne "Bert" Adkins, who passed away on July 26, 2026, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 58. Born on September 2, 1967, in Springfield, Missouri, Bert lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, laughter, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Bert attended Camdenton R-3 Schools before...
