Obituaries
Jason Lee Day
Dec 25, 2021
Jason Lee Day, of Independence, MO, a man with the biggest heart, who was known to love hard, passed away on December 25, 2021. He was 46 years old. Jason was born on November 24, 1975 in Fresno, California to Lawrence and Debbrah Day. He graduated from Hoover High School in Fresno, CA in the class of 1993. While still...
A. Ray Miller
Dec 24, 2021
Aubrey “Ray” Miller, of Independence, MO, a friend to many, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, January 3rd. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, January 4th at 10am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment with full military honors will take place at...
Joseph Leon Henthorne
Dec 23, 2021
Joseph Leon “Joe” Henthorne, of Buckner, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was 86. Joe was born to Benjamin and Pearl Henthorne on December 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. Joe learned the importance of hard work at a young age while growing up on a farm in Birmingham, Missouri....
Preston Scott Vangordon
Dec 22, 2021
Preston Scott VanGordon, a loving father and son, passed away after a long battle with brain cancer on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was 47. Preston was born to Roger and Marilyn VanGordon on January 21, 1974 in Batesville, Arkansas. After graduating from Lee’s Summit High School Preston continued his education at DeVry University. He then enlisted into the United...
Emma Francis Law
Dec 22, 2021
Emma Francis Law, of Independence, MO, passed away on December 22, 2021. She was 86. A visitation will be held from 10-11am, concluding with Rosary at 10:45am with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am on Friday, January 7th, 2022; 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at 1pm at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville,...
Aaron Leroy Taylor
Dec 21, 2021
Aaron L. Taylor May 8, 1951—December 21, 2021 Aaron L. Taylor was born in Colusa, California on May 8, 1951, the second child of Joseph and EffieDell Taylor. Aaron and his older sister Diana moved with their parents to Yuba City, California in 1955 where he spent his youth. Music was always a big part of his life. Throughout high...
Roy Albert Cutsforth
Dec 21, 2021
Roy Albert Cutsforth, of Kansas City, MO, passed away far too soon on December 21, 2021. He was 67. A visitation will be held from 9-11am with a service following at 11am on Thursday, December 30th, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Interment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence. Roy was born on...
Richard Lynn Byle
Dec 21, 2021
Rich was born on August 30th, 1952, to Arlene Grace Mease and Harold Weiland Byle in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was a curious child and got into plenty of trouble with his older brother Guy, better known as “Butch"(deceased). He graduated from Raytown South High School in 1970, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. Rich worked his way through college...
John Stone Thumm
Dec 21, 2021
John Stone Thumm, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Cremation is planned with memorial services pending at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have donations made in his name to Kansas City Hospice or Stone Church. John was born September 28, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA...
Raymond Glenn Allen
Dec 20, 2021
Raymond G. Allen, 92, died peacefully Monday night after a long and full life. Born Jan, 23, 1929, Raymond - whose friends called him Tommy - graduated from Northeast High School and then immediately enlisted with the US Navy and served as a carpenter in Norfolk, Virgina, during the Korean War. Raymond would eventually meet the love of his life...
Lottie Jule Davis (Sportsman)
Dec 20, 2021
Lottie Jule Davis, 89, of Independence, MO passed away December 20, 2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center after a brief illness. Lottie was born in Kansas City, MO on April 9, 1932 to Samuel and Margaret (Ishmael) Sportsman but was raised by her step mother Zinnia after her mother passed during childbirth. She enjoyed dancing and shopping, but more than...
Alan Johnson
Dec 19, 2021
Alan Johnson, loved by family and friends as “Uncle Al, the kiddies pal,” died suddenly and unexpectedly early Sunday morning, December 19, 2021 from complications caused by a dissecting aortic aneurysm. Despite outstanding medical and nursing care at Lee Summit Medical Center, the stress on Alan's body was too severe and he passed away just before dawn. Alan graduated from...
Marcella Louise Fender (Martin)
Dec 19, 2021
Marcella Louise Fender Born in Plymouth, IN on April 18th 1923. She was the 9th of 13 children to Frank and Freda Martin. Marcella attended Tyner consolidated school district in Plymouth, IN and graduated in 1941. Her favorite subjects included choir, glee, club, and theater. Her favorite play was where she portrayed “Amy” in the production of Little Women. After...
Peggy Sue Preator (Phillips)
Dec 18, 2021
Peggy Preator passed away Saturday, December 18,2021. She was 84. Peggy was born August 21,1937 In Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of Perry and Ollie Phillips. She worked for Woodford Manufacturing Company prior to her retirement in 2016. She loved spending time with family and friends and traveling. Peggy is survived by her son. Jack, wife Cathy of Cape Fair, Mo,...
Robert Keith "Bob" Buhrle
Dec 18, 2021
Bob passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Theodor and Thelma Buhrle, (Sparwasser). He graduated from Miami High School, MO, in the class of 1960 and went on to two years of collage for Drafting. Bob served his Country as a Marine, a member of Teamsters and...
Marie Evelda Kundee
Dec 18, 2021
Marie Euvelda Kundee (Trujillo) of Independence, Mo., died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday December 18, 2021. Marie was born near Questa, New Mexico on July 14th, 1932, to Bonifacio and Odelila (Rael) Trujillo. Marie was the third youngest of seven siblings, three girls and four boys. She grew up and attended school in Questa,...
Carolyn Fay Steinike (Perryman)
Dec 17, 2021
Carolyn Fay Steinike , 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away December 17, 2021. Carolyn and her twin Marilyn Kay were born on July 5, 1955 in Lebanon, MO. The twins were the fifth and sixth children of parents Hershel D. Perryman and Myrtle E. Bradshaw Perryman. The family moved to Raytown, MO in the late fifties and presided there until...
Barbara Jane Allee
Dec 17, 2021
Barbara J. Allee passed away December 17 at Centerpoint, Independence, MO. Barbara was born in Pettis County near Windsor, MO. Her parents were Frank and Marge Hughes. After the family moved to Windsor Barbara finished high school at Windsor High School. She was the registrar at the Adult Vocational-Technical School in Kansas City and later secretary for the Director of...
Max Duane Gray Sr.
Dec 17, 2021
Max Duane Gray Sr. of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2021 and was welcomed into heaven by his lord and savior. He was 93. Max was the 5th child of 15 children born to Clarence and Grace (Arnold) Gray on December 16, 1928 in Aurora, Mo. He enjoyed sharing that he was from...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
