Apr 20, 2025

Mary Jo Colle, born on January 23, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph Bernard Nick and Mary Elizabeth (Tierney) Nick, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2025, in Independence, Missouri.

She was a devout Catholic and grew up attending Catholic schools, graduating from Cardinal Glennon High School. She carried the lessons learned in her formative years into her adult life....

Apr 20, 2025

Jerry Lee Dinsmore passed away on April 20th at the age of 89. He was born on August 28, 1935, to Paul and Lucile (Colton) Dinsmore.

Jerry graduated from Tina High School as Valedictorian of the Senior Class with an Academic Scholarship and a provisional Athletic Scholarship to Central College in Fayette, Missouri. He took a detour from his education to...

Apr 19, 2025

Lisa Suzanne Scovel, 66 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Research Medical Center. Lisa passed away from injuries received in a house fire after she assisted her husband and sons to safety. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Lisa was born June 14, 1958 in...

Apr 17, 2025

Roma Lee Meinsen, a cherished member of her community and a loving matriarch to her family, passed away on April 17, 2025, surrounded by love in her hometown of Independence, Missouri. Even in her final days she found a way to continue, as she had her whole life, spreading joy and warmth to all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Apr 16, 2025

Leo Ronald Anderson passed away April 16, 2025, at The Groves in Independence, MO at the age of 91. Leo was born August 20, 1933, to Vincent and Catherine Anderson in Boston, MA where he spent his entire childhood as a part of a large Irish Catholic family. After High School, Leo served in the Military (Marines) as his older...

Apr 15, 2025

Dr. Luke Jacob Dlabal Jr., born on July 24, 1940, in Leavenworth, Kansas to Dr. Luke Jacob Dlabal Sr. and Dorothea Elizabeth (Gerckon) Dlabal, departed this world on April 15, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. He was a dedicated physician, a loving husband, and a cherished member of his community.Dr. Dlabal's journey began after graduating from Rockhurst High School, where he...

Apr 15, 2025

Juanita Magdalena (Sanchez) Rhodus, 75, of Independence, MO was called home on April 15, 2025. She was born to Frank Sanchez and Julia Hernandez on May 18, 1949 in Kansas City, MO. She was born the fourth of seven children.

Juanita is survived by her husband of 40 years, Thomas Rhodus of the home. Her children, Sabrina Miller, Gary Miller Jr...

Apr 14, 2025

Steve Eugene Powers

December 9, 1955 — April 14, 2025

Steve Eugene Powers, 69, Independence, MO, passed away Monday, April 14th, at his home.

Steve was born in Parsons Kansas on December 9, 1955 to Floyd Eugene and Erma Edna (Honn) Powers. Steve married Cheryl Lynn Stambaugh July 22, 1977; although Steve and Cheryl later divorced, they remained close to co-parent 3 sons,...

Apr 14, 2025

Joyce C. Peters, 92, passed away April 14, 2025 at Cedarhurst Care Center. She was born in Sullivan County, Missouri on August 14, 1932.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex after 67 years of marriage; daughter, Janet Lynn Peters and her parents, Ralph and Alice May of Milan, Mo. She is survived by her son, Jim Peters (Linda)...

Apr 14, 2025

Geraldine “Jerri” Ann Matt, 83, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on April 14, 2025, at John Knox Village. 

Jerri was born on August 23, 1941, in Ute, Iowa, to Lawrence and Katherine Eckhoff. She grew up in Ute, Iowa, and graduated from Ute High School in 1959. Jerri married Louis Matt on July 14, 1962, and together they raised three...

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 13, 2025

Elva Elizabeth Needles, age 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 13, 2025, surrounded by a loving family at her home at Kingswood Senior Living, where she had resided for the past 12 years. Elva was born in the ethnically diverse community of Sugar Creek, MO, to Vern and Elva Martha Sutton nee...

Apr 13, 2025

Linda Lucille Healy-Sienko, 71 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Village of Jackson Creek. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8pm Thursday at the chapel. Linda was born April 22,...

Apr 13, 2025

Rose Marie Dedmon, age 102 years, lived most of her life in Independence, Missouri, and passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 while living with her daughter in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born on August 19, 1922, in Lexington, Missouri, to John and Maria (Donni) Luce, she was a cherished figure within her family and community.

An educated woman, Rose was a...

Apr 12, 2025

Gayle Verlyn Nielsen died on April 12, 2025 in Independence, Missouri just before her 83rd birthday after living with Alzheimer’s for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who spent a long career as a federal civil servant.

Gayle was born on April 21, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Georgia Nielsen. She grew up in...

Apr 11, 2025

Savannah Marie Spoon (neé Bradley) passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of April 11th, 2025. Savannah was welcomed by her parents, Dianna Clark and James Bradley, on November 26th, 1985. Savannah was the eldest child for both parents, and was a happy, healthy, and inquisitive baby by all accounts. When Savannah was 7, her stepfather, James (Jimmy) Slusher,...

Apr 11, 2025

John Paul Lorance, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 11, 2025. Born on April 24, 1940, in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, John was the youngest of twin sons to Merle A. Lorance and Ruby Lester.

He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO, in 1958. John enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1958 and received...

Apr 10, 2025

Janie Wendleton was born on November 26, 1949, in the small town of Humansville, Missouri. From a young age, her kind spirit and sharp wit shone through, leaving lasting impressions on everyone who had the joy of knowing her. She graduated from Truman High School, where she began building the foundation for a life full of hard work, dedication, and...

Apr 10, 2025

Colleen Mary Wyss, 94, passed away on April 10, 2025. Colleen was born on October 11, 1930 in Chamois, Missouri to William and Augusta (Nolte) Kaullen.

Colleen married Kenneth Wyss on May 28,1950. They celebrated their love for 64 years before Kenneth passed away. They both had a passion for dancing every Friday or Saturday night after they retired. They enjoyed...

Apr 7, 2025

Janet Kaye Enloe, 73 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel with cremation to follow. Janet was born December 3, 1951 in Springfield to Ralph Stevenson and Betty (Murphy) Stevenson and has been a longtime area resident. She graduated...