Marlyne R Schooler

Marlyne R. Schooler, 77, Independence, MO, died November 15, 2022, at Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO.

Marlyne was born February 25, 1945, in Independence, MO. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School class of 1963. She spent many years and countless hours volunteering at Independence Regional Health Center and served as President of the Auxiliary. She loved making candy and cookies at Christmas and her homemade toffee was legendary. Every year she made mountains of it to give to anyone and everyone that she saw during the holidays. She was generous, giving and loved helping others. She almost always had a smile on her face.


Marlyne and her late husband Jim were Chiefs season ticket holders in the 70's and 80's and rarely missed a game. After retiring in 1981, they enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas, Alaska, and many other locations. She looked after her two youngest grandsons when they were little and spending time with them was her greatest joy in her last years.

She is survived by one brother Charles Searcy, two children Todd Schooler and Amy Waters, six grandchildren Dakota Schooler, Dillon Schooler, Lauren Schooler, Katherine Schooler, Connor Alderman and Ry Waters, and one great-grandson Gavin Schooler.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO, 64052, 816-252-7900 with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.


In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to Harbor Hospice, 4911 S. Arrowhead, Suite 101, Independence, MO 64055 who provided company, comfort and excellent care of Marlyne during her last year of life.