Obituaries
Mary Rynearson (Roberts)
Oct 26, 2021
Mary Rynearson was born June 20, 1930, on a farm east of Sturgeon, a small town in Missouri during the Great Depression. She was the eighth of 10 children of Levi and Bessie Roberts, and life was difficult for them. Her family moved 6 times in the country before finally moving to town when she was 13. After their move,...
Sokha K Vath
Oct 26, 2021
Sokha K Vath, a loving husband, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was 51. Sokha was born to Keo Vath and Phy San on May 5, 1970 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After moving to the United States from Cambodia in 1982 at the young age of 12 Sokha made many new discoveries. He saw...
Luana Lynn "Lu" Bingaman
Oct 26, 2021
Luana Lynn Bingaman (Lu), beloved mother and nana, passed away on October 26, 2021 in her Independence, MO home. Lu was born in February, 1951 in Marshalltown, IA, to Gordon and Ardene McKeag. She married Ron Bingaman in March, 1974, and they raised three children, Lisa Suffridge, Liz Shannon, and Jon Bingaman. Lu was unfailingly positive and upbeat. Her daughter...
Steven Ray Dodds
Oct 24, 2021
Steven was born on May 24, 1959, in Wheeling West Virginia, the son of Ray and Kathryn (Ries) Dodds. He attended Truman High School class of 1977, and continued his education at Graceland College and CMSU graduating with a Bachelors in Science. Steven joined the Marine Reserves and in 1989 welcomed his son Aaron into the world. Steven worked in...
Emili Fisher
Oct 23, 2021
Emili Margaret Fisher, passed away far too soon on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. She was 27. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, October 28th with a service at 10am on Friday the 29th, both at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment will follow at New Salem Cemetery. Emili became her parent’s Sunshine on...
Col. James Lester Butler Jr.
Oct 23, 2021
In Loving Memory of Col (Ret) James Lester Butler, Jr. Col James Lester Butler, Jr., 92, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on October 23, 2021. James was born in Valley Mills Texas on September 15, 1929, son of late James Lester Butler and Rubye Sanderson Butler. He is preceded in death by his late and...
Mark John Marlborough
Oct 23, 2021
Mark John Marlborough, affectionately known to his family and friends as "Duke", passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving wife Kelly and their two children, Baylee and Brock. Mark is survived by his wife Kelly, daughter Baylee and son and daughter in law Brock and Kate Marlborough and granddaughter Ruby Jean Marlborough....
Dennis Michael Huffman
Oct 22, 2021
Dennis Michael Huffman, 76, of Independence MO, passed away on October 22, 2021 at home. He was born to Dorothy and Joseph Huffman on June 9, 1945 in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from Benton High School and attended Missouri Western College in St. Joseph. He served in the US Army from 1965-1967, including time in Korea. Dennis worked for...
Marlys Joyce Bainter (Webberley)
Oct 22, 2021
Marlys Joyce Bainter, age 87, passed away on October 22, 2021 at University Health Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by family. Marlys was born on March 15, 1934 to Ernest and Gertrude “Trudy” Webberley in Portland, OR. She was raised on a farm with her 3 sisters in Camas, WA. Marlys was united in marriage to Dale...
Danny Lee "Pappy" Kliefoth
Oct 22, 2021
I Stand out of respect, for a good man has left our presence. Danny was many things, he was a good son to his parents, Bob and Beulah. He was a fine brother to Bobby, Kerry, Kevin and sister Billie. He was a loving husband of 50 years to wife Jody, was a devoted father to Rebecca Jo and Pappy...
Lelia Jean Robinson
Oct 22, 2021
Lelia Jean (Osborn) Erwin Robinson, age 94, passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord Jesus on October 22, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. She was born on January 7, 1927 in Kansas City, MO to James Marion Harrison Osborn and Lillie Katie (Duby) Osborn in Kansas City, MO. Lelia graduated from Central High School at age 16, where...
Wayne Eugene Steinhauser
Oct 21, 2021
Wayne Eugene Steinhauser, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055....
Linda Aileen Bay (Morgan)
Oct 21, 2021
Linda Aileen Bay, 63 of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a private celebration of her life to be held at a later date. Linda was born June 27, 1958 in Kansas City, KS to Charles and Aileen (Diekman) Morgan and has been a lifelong area resident. She worked on...
Ralph "Leon" Wilks
Oct 21, 2021
Ralph “Leon” Wilks, 97, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Leon was born to Charles and Sally Wilks on January 16, 1924 in Seligman, Missouri. At a young age Leon found and married the love of his life, Ruby, on January 25, 1943. They spent the next 75 years creating memories together. They enjoyed years...
Glenn Lewis Powell Jr.
Oct 21, 2021
Glenn Lewis Powell Jr, 70, passed away in his home Thursday night, October 21, 2021. Glenn was born in Argos, Indiana on December 30, 1950 to Mary and Glenn Powell Sr. He was the oldest of four children. In grade school Glenn and his family moved to sunny southern California. Glenn loved the warm weather, pretty girls, and naturally gravitated...
Grace Elizabeth Guastello
Oct 20, 2021
Grace Elizabeth “Gracie” Guastello, 85, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081, with burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Following...
Thomas Richard "Thom" Hanrahan
Oct 20, 2021
Thomas Richard "Thom" Hanrahan, 57, Kansas City, MO died October 20,2021 due to complications from heart disease and stroke. Thom was born in Kansas City on February 1,1964 to Thomas Meril and Clodie Serra Hanrahan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Thom is survived by his son Thomas Kyle (Rose) Hanrahan of Cheney, KS, two grandchildren Mia Clodie...
Paul Joseph Wrabec
Oct 20, 2021
Sugar Creek, Missouri - Paulie Wrabec's 65 years of service, stories and mentorship ended unexpectedly at his home the morning of October 20, 2021. A lifelong resident of Sugar Creek, Mo, PJW was extremely proud of his Croatian, Slovak and Sugar Creek heritage. When asked if he'd move out of his lifelong town he'd joke "when they take me to...
Christine Lois Brasel (Villines)
Oct 19, 2021
Christine Lois Brasel, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was 95. Christine was born to James and Nancy “Lena” Villines on June 20, 1926 in Low Gap, Arkansas. At the young age of 19 Christine found and married the love of her life, Hugh. They spent the next 66 years building a life...
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