Noralene A. Oldham, 74, of Independence, MO passed away March 5, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Noralene was born February 26, 1940 in Lee’s Summit, MO to Arlie and Marcia (Barr) Todd. In her past time she enjoyed reading, puzzles and playing Sudoku, though, her biggest passion was being with her family. Noralene was preceded in death by her father, Arlie Todd; one son, Ricky Lloyd Oldham; and one granddaughter, Melissa Jean Oldham. She is survived her husband, James H. Oldham; mother, Marcia Todd; two sons, Jim Oldham and wife Brenda, Tracy Oldham and wife Tamara; one daughter, Melinda Oldham; one brother, Monte Todd; three sisters, Joy Little, Sonda Hill, Arlene Graybill; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all of them. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)