Obituaries
Gary Duane Ultican
Sep 24, 2025
Gary Duane Ultican, 85 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Blue Springs Wellness and Rehab Center. A memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel.
Gary was born March 4, 1940 in...
Brandon Lee Mareda
Sep 24, 2025
Brandon Lee Mareda, a beloved son, brother, and father, departed this world much too soon on September 24, 2025, at the age of 40. With his passing in Independence, Missouri, he leaves behind a profound legacy etched in the hearts of many.
Born on January 29, 1985, Brandon brought joy and laughter into the lives of those who were fortunate enough...
Carol Ann Garrett
Sep 23, 2025
Carol Ann Garrett, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Monday at the chapel. Donations may be made in...
Dolores Merle Wulff Pace Bockes
Sep 23, 2025
Dolores was born on August 31, 1933, and passed away on September 23, 2025. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Dolores (Schumacher) Wilson, her brother, Howard, her sister, Frances Lee, her husbands, John James Wulff, Joven John Pace, and Henry Stuart Bockes, her son, James Andrew, and her granddaughters, Michelle and Amy Wulff.
Dolores graduated from Southeast...
Beth Snowden
Sep 22, 2025
Clara "Beth" Snowden passed away on September 22, 2025, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born on June 27, 1931, in Billings, Missouri, Beth lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and a commitment to uplifting others through education and service.
Beth pursued her education with great determination, graduating from Rich Hill High School before earning her Master’s degree in counseling from Central...
Twila Lou Bartruff
Sep 22, 2025
Twila Lou Frazier(Luedeman, Bartruff), of Independence, Missouri, was born August 19, 1927 in Eustis, Nebraska to Merle and Joy Frazier. She peacefully departed this life on September 22, 2025 at the age of 98, to be reunited with her Creator. Her smile and gentle laugh will never be forgotten. Twila enjoyed being a bank teller a majority of her working...
Marilea Ann Kollack
Sep 21, 2025
Marilea Ann Kollack also known as: Maredee, Marney and MAK quietly passed on Sunday morning 9/21/25. She is preceded in death by her Father Frank Williams, Mother Blanche (McKinney) Williams, her brother Kenneth Williams and her Beloved Husband Roy Kollack.
Marilea and Roy loved the beach and spent many years of their retirement home in Fort Myers Florida. She had an...
Gary Lee Klein
Sep 20, 2025
Gary Lee Klein, born on October 30, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was 73 years old.
A proud graduate of Truman High School, Gary dedicated many years of his life to working as a laborer at a lumberyard. His diligence and strong work ethic were evident to all who knew...
Brian Matthew Stahl
Sep 19, 2025
Brian Matthew "Matt" Stahl was born in Independence, MO, on August 7th, 1986, to Charles and Jerri (Huggins) Stahl. And later became a brother to Kevin Stahl.
Matt graduated from Ft Osage High School in 2005, where he enjoyed playing the trombone in band. He was a talented musician who also played the guitar and participated in several competitions. He was...
Jeffrey Michael Klenklen
Sep 19, 2025
Jeffrey Michael Klenklen passed on to the next world from complications of stage four pancreatic cancer on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Johnston R Bowman Center in Chicago, Il, at the age of 62. He was born on July 3rd, 1963, at St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville, Missouri to Herb and Joyce Klenklen. Jeff moved to Independence, Missouri in 1968....
Alexander Paul Babcock
Sep 18, 2025
Alexander Paul Babcock was born on January 27, 2000 in Stavropol, Russia and passed away on September 18, 2025. He was 25yrs old.
Alex was adopted in March 2001 by Aimee and Mike Babcock. He was precocious and he always felt "like a little old man trapped in a toddler's body". Alex was sensitive and hardworking, he always wanted to help...
Gary Wayne Roach
Sep 18, 2025
Gary Wayne Roach, born on August 21, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, after a long-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a devoted father and husband, known for his kind heart, generosity, and unwavering love for those around him.
Gary's early education laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He graduated...
Hazel L. Carter
Sep 18, 2025
Hazel Hagood (Haighwood), Shea, Carter, of Grain Valley, Mo. Passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 101. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
She was one of eight children born in Town Creek, Alabama to Elbert H Hagood and Jane Robinson Kelley. The Hagood/Haighwood family arrived in America from England in 1650....
Brian Keith Watkins
Sep 17, 2025
Brian Keith Watkins of Independence, Missouri, died September 17, 2025. He was born to Barbara Elaine and Billy R. Watkins on December 28, 1967. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Cleo Holtcamp, and survived by his mother, Barbara Elaine Watkins of Higginsville, Missouri, his uncle Lloyd Holtcamp of Eugene, Oregon, and brother James Scott Watkins...
Sharon L. Ambrosi
Sep 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce that Sharon Ambrosi, age 79, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 17th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Sharon was a beacon of kindness, strength, and grace. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she lived a life...
James M. "Jim" Hohenberg
Sep 16, 2025
James M. "Jim" Hohenberg, age 90 years, of Lone Jack, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by his beloved pets. Born on November 18, 1934, in Kansas City, MO to Max and Minerva (Baker) Hohenberg, Jim served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1958. He then served his community as...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Clark
Sep 16, 2025
Pat Clark—a loving wife, mother and grandmother—was welcomed into the comforting arms of Jesus on September 16, 2025, after 82 blessed years with family. She was born in Jasonville, Indiana, on July 4, 1943, to Rev. and Mrs. William Bedwell. After graduating from Midland High School in 1961, Pat moved to Springfield, Missouri, to study at Central Bible College.
While pursuing...
Jacqueline Alexis Sartwell
Sep 14, 2025
Jacqueline Alexis Sartwell, 35, passed away on September 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on May 20, 1990, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jacque brought light and warmth to those around her throughout her life.
Jacque attended Lincoln Public Schools and graduated in 2009 from Bryan Community Focus Program High School. From a young age, she demonstrated a deep sense of compassion...
Joshua Leo Poli
Sep 14, 2025
Joshua Leo Poli, age 43, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away September 14, 2025 with his devoted wife Vaiolini by his side.
Josh was born on June 25, 1982, in Kansas City, MO. He was a man who valued faith, family, and football, and his life reflected that devotion. He lived each day with laughter, generosity, and love, always putting others...
Lisa E. Passantino
Sep 14, 2025
Lisa E Passantino, 65, Independence, MO went home to Jesus on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Vincent Passantino, Jr., siblings James Shull, Robert Shull (Brenda), Stephen Shull (Kathy) and Mary Jo Taylor (Robert); stepchildren Marci Passantino and Vincent M. Passantino and as well as many nieces, nephews and step grandchildren. She was...
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