Dorothy L. Ragan, 84, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away Friday, October 15, 2010 at St. Luke’s Plaza. A Tribute Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke’s Heart Institute. Dorothy was born October 15, 1926 in Independence, MO to Alfred Schuyler and Jane (Wilhelm) Maxon. Mrs. Ragan is survived by her daughters Pamela J. Traw, Deborah J. Walker; grandchildren Ashley Walker Torrent, Garrett Schuyler Walker; great-grandson Jacob David Torrent; sister Mary Toland; long time friends Ginny Schwartz,Virginia Smith, Lee Liebold; CNA, personal care-provider Amber Moore. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Jack Ragan in ’02.