Obituaries

Darlene Kay Euritt (Heide)

Darlene Kay Euritt (Heide)

Feb 6, 2021

You may think you have had a great homegrown tomato but if it wasn't grown by Darlene Euritt then you haven't had the very best. This daughter of Iowa who spent the majority of her life in Missouri knew the magic of taking the best tomato that rich Midwestern soil could produce and making it better. Darlene was born in...

Alvin John "Johnny" Wuellner Jr.

Alvin John "Johnny" Wuellner Jr.

Feb 6, 2021

Alvin John “Johnny” Wuellner, Jr., 55 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a celebration of life ceremony from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 19800 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64056. Johnny was born May 15, 1965 in Kansas City, MO...

Phyllis Sue Renshaw

Phyllis Sue Renshaw

Feb 3, 2021

Phyllis Sue Renshaw, 76, is in God's hands as of 8:00am on February 3, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born March 24, 1944 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She was the fifth of thirteen children of Estel H. and Nettie Louise (Manasco) Renshaw. Phyllis graduated from East High School, Kansas City, Missouri in 1963. She was a member of the...

David S. Downs

David S. Downs

Feb 3, 2021

David S. Downs, 81, Of Independence, MO passed away February 3, 2021. Regrettably, due to Covid-19 concerns, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. David was born on February 8, 1939 in Warren, Ohio to Charles and Gladys Downs. It was in Ohio that he met the love of his life, and wife of 51 years,...

Lorelei Rose Earnshaw

Lorelei Rose Earnshaw

Feb 3, 2021

Lorelei Rose Earnshaw, a beautiful, spunky baby girl, passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born to Travis and Micah Earnshaw in Kansas City, Missouri. Lorelei was a precious miracle from the very beginning. Her parents learned quickly that she was a fighter and had quite the personality. Lorelei loved music....

Rolland E. "Buck" Emmert

Rolland E. "Buck" Emmert

Feb 2, 2021

Rolland E. “Buck” Emmert, of Blue Springs, MO, a man who lived life to the fullest, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021. He was 93 years old. Buck was born on March 17, 1927, son of Rolla and Marie (Ansoms) Emmert. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed on the South Dakota Battleship during...

Jimmie W. Mcvey Jr.

Jimmie W. Mcvey Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

Jimmie W. McVey, Jr., of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was 59. A memorial visitation will be held from 12-2pm on Saturday, February 6th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Jimmie was born on April 1, 1961 to Jimmie Sr. and Dianna (Mason) McVey in Kansas City, KS....

Donald Eugene "Don" Lee

Donald Eugene "Don" Lee

Feb 1, 2021

Donald Eugene Lee, of Leawood Kansas, joined Kathy, his wife of 48 years, in heaven on February 1, 2021. Born January 15, 1945 in St. Joseph Missouri to Francis and Vena Lee, Don had an active childhood as the youngest of 4 siblings. In 1955, he moved with his family to Washington DC, as his father was promoted to a...

Andrew John "Andy" Lawrence

Andrew John "Andy" Lawrence

Jan 31, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Andrew “Andy” John Lawrence of Kansas City, MO on January 31, 2021, at the age of 40. Andrew “Andy” John Lawrence was born on July 30, 1980, to Charles “Chuck” and Linda Lawrence in Takoma Park, Maryland. He was also welcomed into the family by his brother...

James E. "Brad" Bradbury

James E. "Brad" Bradbury

Jan 30, 2021

James “Brad” Bradbury, 84, of Raytown, MO passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2021. Brad was born on August 6, 1936, to Robert and Leona (Carney) Bradbury in Kingsville, MO. Growing up on the family farm, Brad attended and graduated from Holden High School in 1954. After high school Brad attended trade school where he spent 2 years learning and...

Dorothy Barbara Schares (Rouse)

Dorothy Barbara Schares (Rouse)

Jan 30, 2021

Dorothy Barbara Schares, 88 of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned and the family will hold a private inurnment at the St. Athanasius Cemetery in Jesup, IA at a later date. Dorothy was born October 18, 1932 in Dana, IA to Thomas and Margaret (Edwards) Rouse and graduated from public...

Joan Valentine Sullivan (Schultz)

Joan Valentine Sullivan (Schultz)

Jan 28, 2021

Joan V. Sullivan 90, passed away peacefully and in the presence of family in Independence on January 28, 2021. Joan was born on February 14,1930 in Kansas City Missouri to Randy and Mandy Schultz. She grew up in Butler, Missouri where she attended school till the 8th grade. She met her first Love; Ira Garner at a “Honky Tonk” in...

Sharolyn Louise Mineo (Spinner)

Sharolyn Louise Mineo (Spinner)

Jan 27, 2021

Sharolyn Louise (Spinner) Mineo Sharolyn Louise Mineo departed this world to go home to her Lord January 27th, 2021. She was surrounded by loving family. Sharolyn was born March 16, 1949 to George and Florence (Vest) Spinner in Kansas City, Kansas. She attended Eugene Ware Elementary school through 6th grade before moving to Kansas City, Missouri, eventually attending Paseo High...

Betty Joan Kreissler-Davis (Dudley)

Betty Joan Kreissler-Davis (Dudley)

Jan 26, 2021

On the evening of January 26, 2021, our Loving, Companionate and Nurturing mother peacefully went to Heaven to be with Jesus, her Lord, our Dad and many other family and friends. Betty Joan (Dudley) Kreissler-Davis was born August 11, 1934 to Jack H. Dudley Sr. and Vena Marie (Nolte) Dudley in Kansas City MO at their home. Betty professed her...

Shizue "Sally" Martin (Itabashi)

Shizue "Sally" Martin (Itabashi)

Jan 25, 2021

Shizue “Sally” Martin, 84 of Independence, MO peacefully passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Private interment will be held at Fort Leavenworth Cemetery. Sally was born February 15, 1936 in Tokyo, Japan and enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling, playing bingo and cooking. She was preceded in death by; her parents, husband James and son, James, a young sister and a...

Mary Lou Eshelman (Hoover)

Mary Lou Eshelman (Hoover)

Jan 25, 2021

Mary Lou Eshelman, 94, of Independence, MO, was welcomed into the Everlasting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on January 25, 2021, in the presence of her loving family. Mary Lou was born on September 27th, 1926, to Irvin and Anna (Lady) Hoover near Abilene, KS. Surviving the tragic death of her mother as an infant, she grew up in...

Matthew Allen Lafferty

Matthew Allen Lafferty

Jan 25, 2021

Matthew Allen Lafferty, 58, passed away surrounded by his children and wife on January 25, 2021. Matthew was born on January 18, 1963. He met the love of his life, Christina, in 1983, and they later married on September 14, 1985. He was a devoted husband and loving father to two children. He was an avid sports fan, especially the...

Linda Kay Hays (Blevins) Stewart

Linda Kay Hays (Blevins) Stewart

Jan 25, 2021

Linda Kay Hays (Blevins) Stewart, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away on January 25, 2021 in Hallsville, MO after having spent most of 2020 residing with and being cared for by her children and grandchildren. Linda was born on January 20, 1939 in Independence, MO to Harry F. Hays, Sr. and Rachel Mae (LaRose) Hays. She graduated from William Chrisman...

Yvonne Louise Smith

Yvonne Louise Smith

Jan 24, 2021

Yvonne Louise Smith, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was 90 years old. A private graveside service will be held in her honor. Yvonne, or “Saucer”, as she became known was born October 5, 1930 in Independence, MO to Richard Sr. and Alice James. She was a member of the Osage Hills Community of Christ...

Sheryl Lynette Trimble Lockridge

Sheryl Lynette Trimble Lockridge

Jan 24, 2021

Sheryl Lynette Trimble Lockridge went home to her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2021. We are left with aching hearts and an emptiness in our daily lives. Sheryl had given so much of her time and energy in November and December, 2020, to taking care of her parents who were ill. She will be forever missed. Sheryl was preceded in...