Obituaries
Connie Jane Larkin
Jul 2, 2021
Connie Larkin passed away Friday July 2, 2021 at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care of Eudora Kansas. A private family graveside service will be held at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. Connie was born to Frank and Jayne (Wiseman) Larkin in Council Bluffs, Iowa June 29, 1930. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School class of 1948. Soon...
Raymond Eugene "Ray" Anderson
Jul 2, 2021
Raymond Anderson, Sr. passed away Friday July 2, 2021 at his home in Independence, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, Missouri with a burial to follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Ray was born to Ernest and Rosina (Dietterle) Wolfe in Lemmon, South Dakota...
Alvin Eugene "Gene" Williams
Jul 1, 2021
Alvin Williams, known to friends as “Gene,” passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Gene died peacefully with his children, Teresa & Gene Jr. by his side. He was born on September 12, 1931 in Independence, Missouri. Gene had a 40 year career with the Independence Gas Service Company. After retiring he was known to...
James "Mike" Schmittler
Jun 30, 2021
James “Mike” Schmittler, 65, passed away in his home on June 30, 2021. Originally of Illinois, James worked for the Department of Treasury for 19 years and he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his partner of over 7 years, Joyce Munoz. James will be laid to rest at Kingdom Church Cemetery in Carmi, IL. Online condolences may...
Derrick Lee Holloman
Jun 30, 2021
Derrick Lee Holloman, 50, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Research Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 9, 1970, the third child of Glenn and Linda Holloman in Independence, MO and was a graduate of Truman High School. On September 9, 2000, he was united in marriage to...
Steve Cox
Jun 29, 2021
On June 29, 2021 the world lost an amazing man. Steve Cox died at home, surrounded by the love of his family; the center of his universe. He was 72. Glen Steven Cox was born March 28, 1949 in Independence to Glen Marion and Bess (Ames) Cox, who both preceded him in death. He was proud to spend his entire...
David Richard Hines
Jun 27, 2021
David Richard Hines, 95, of East Lakefield Township, Michigan, died peacefully on June 27, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Kansas City, Kansas following a long illness. Mr. Hines was born the second of three sons to Byrle L. and Effie Lucinda (Fullmer) Hines in Milford, Michigan on May 16, 1926. He graduated from Walled Lake High School...
William "Bill" Vaughan
Jun 26, 2021
William "Bill" Vaughan, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on June 26, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1957, in Independence, Missouri, the son of late Lorraine and William Vaughan. Bill graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army as military police for six years and after honorable discharge was a sheet metal...
Samuel David Yankee
Jun 26, 2021
Samuel David Yankee passed away on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. He was 84. Samuel was born to Samuel and Hazel (Burch) Yankee on May 29, 1937 in Independence, Missouri. After graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1955, Sam attended college at Central Methodist College, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor's of Art with an emphasis in chemistry. Within the...
Mariah Brielle "Elle" Schramm
Jun 26, 2021
Mariah Brielle “Elle” Schramm, 18, of Kansas City, MO was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 2nd, 2021 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial in Floral...
Mark Bradley Phillips
Jun 24, 2021
MARK BRADLEY PHILLIPS Mark Bradley Phillips, an avid Chiefs fan, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2021 at his home. He was 64. Mark was born to Carol and Norma Phillips on June 22, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Van Horn High School Mark spent many years as an HVAC Technician before retiring. When he wasn’t working...
Roger D. Smith
Jun 24, 2021
Roger D. Smith passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Roger was born to Clarence T. and Mary J. (Lanham) Smith, April 27th, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri. Roger graduated from Washington High School and served our country in the United States Army. Roger married the love of his life Connie Dunnington and from that union brought forth two children,...
Lucy Elizabeth Wagner
Jun 21, 2021
Lucy Elizabeth Wagner, 93, of Independence, MO, passed away on June 21, 2021, at the Baptist Home in Chillicothe, MO. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Dayton Cemetery near Dayton, MO. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Abundant Life Church, formerly Immanuel Baptist...
Sharon Kay "Sherrie" Fry (Palmer)
Jun 21, 2021
Sharon “Sherrie” Fry, passed peacefully on Monday, June 21st after fighting bravely against cancer. Sherrie is survived by her husband, Richard Fry; daughters Sharis Erickson and Terri Mantegna; step daughter Melanie Manning; and grandchildren Darrik Moss, Cole Getz and Marissa Manning. Sherrie was born March 2nd 1947 in Independence Missouri to Goldie Weaver. She worked as an administrative assistant for...
Daina L. Little (Larimore)
Jun 21, 2021
Daina L. Little, was embraced by the Lord Monday, June 21, 2021. She was 76 years old. Daina was born to Wilford and Mildred (Limmings) Larimore on February 23, 1945, in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Westport High School in 1963, She met the love of her life, Walter Little, while working at the Jones Store. It took a...
Harrylou Neuffer (Johnson)
Jun 20, 2021
Harrylou Neuffer, 79, of Independence, MO passed away on June 20, 2021 at John Knox Care Center. Cremation is planned. Harrylou was born November 2, 1941 in Oklahoma, OK to Luther and June (Foresman) Johnson. She attended Columbia Christian College and then graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in accounting, later pursuing her master’s degree at UMKC. Harrylou...
James Louis Guillaume
Jun 20, 2021
James Louis Guillaume, of Independence, MO, a proud Eagle Scout since August 31, 1987, who was caring, helpful, humble and would bend over backwards for anyone, passed away on June 20, 2021. He was 49 years old. James was born on October 11, 1971 in Independence, Missouri, to James and Susan Guillaume. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in...
Randall James "Randy" Mcdaniel
Jun 19, 2021
Randall J. McDaniel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was 70 years old. Randy was born to Samuel J. and Vyra Delphia (Marble) McDaniel on September 20, 1950 in Independence, MO. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1968, Randy joined his brother and father at McDaniel Furnace and Sheet Metal. Randy was a sensitive soul....
Freda Jean Pallucca (Long)
Jun 19, 2021
Freda Jean Pallucca of Independence, MO was 84 and passed away Saturday, June19, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial visitation on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at 10 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m. Both are to be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, located at 3736 Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Freda was...
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