Richard Roy Bauman, 59 of Independence passed away Fri. May 25, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Pekin, IL. Mr. Bauman was born on Jun 20, 1947 to Richard and Ilah (Boyce) Bauman in East St. Louis, IL. He had been the owner of Richard’s Janitorial Service for many years. He was a loving and caring person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was an US Army Veteran and had previously been a member of the RLDS Church in Illinois. Richard is survived by his wife, Nduku Mulwa Bauman of Independence, MO. Two sons, Ricky and Luther Bauman of Illinois; a sister, Sharon Bauman of Pekin, IL; a brother Del Bauman and wife Vicki of Independence and by several other relatives and friends.