Mar 2, 2025

Kay was born Jan. 25, 1934, to Fritz and Rachel Oeser, Sr. and lived her whole life in Independence. She graduated from William Chrisman High School. She then attended Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, and CMSC in Warrensburg, MO earning a degree in Vocational Home Economics, which she taught for a short time.

She and her husband Don had four children, and...

Mar 1, 2025

Carlene June Carrillo, 62 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, March 1, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Carlene’s life to be held from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at The Ridge Event Venue in Richmond.Carlene was born April 10, 1962 to Carl Edwin and Margaret Jean (Grugin) Rogers. She was...

Mar 1, 2025

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Feb 28, 2025

Betty Ann Williams, passed peacefully from this life on February 28th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1928 in Yale Oklahoma, located in Payne county, to William Edgar Dodd and Allie Magalina Tiner. She married Dr. James E. Williams in 1952 and moved to Kansa City, Missouri, then to Independence, Missouri. Working first as...

Feb 27, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Bigler walked on peacefully on February 27, 2025, in Independence Missouri. Elizabeth was born on August 15, 1936 in Bronaugh Missouri to Lewis and Marie (Hope) Adams. She was proud of her Potawatomi heritage, a descendant of the Bourassa family.

Elizabeth was a loving wife to Robert L. Bigler, married since 1956. She had a deep love for her...

Feb 27, 2025

Dorothy was born on September 29, 1929, in Sedalia, Missouri to Raymond and Amanda (Eckhoff) Perriguey.  

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wayman; parents; two sisters, Rayenia Pulliam and Lucine Feaster; and a brother, Leroy Perriguey.  

She leaves four children, Sandy Bahrenburg (Dennis) of Blue Springs, Louise Brehm (Rod) of Lee's Summit, Susan Wayman of Independence, and...

Feb 27, 2025

Samita Oli Vaoifi, affectionately known as Oli, departed this world on February 27, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri, at the age of 65. Born on July 2, 1959, in the beautiful landscapes of Apia, Samoa, Oli's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories that he shared with family and friends.

 

Oli dedicated much of his working life to...

Feb 26, 2025

Bernard Joseph “Buddy” Opoka, 80 of Clinton, MOformerly of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2025 at St. John Lalande Catholic Church with inurment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 9:30...

Feb 25, 2025

With her children by her side, Iris Lawter Cole, formerly of Raytown, MO and Bartow, FL, slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after celebrating her 95th birthday on February 2nd. She is now reunited with her husband, Dick.

Iris, daughter of Dewey and Lucy (Stewart) Lawter, was born and raised in Inman, South Carolina....

Feb 24, 2025

Kevin Douglas Castle, age 71, passed away on February 24, at the Missouri Habilitation Center in Higginsville, where he had resided for the past 60 years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. S., Independence, MO. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Service at 10:00...

Feb 24, 2025

Born a Christmas gift to Harry and Sue on December 25,1944 Jim was a sweet bundle of joy to his parents. As a blond-haired green-eyed boy, he was adored by many. He had a sweet spirit and always a helping hand. He loved a good challenge when it came to fixing or building things. It had to be perfect and...

Feb 23, 2025

Sandra Marie Nagel, born on September 11, 1950, in Glasgow, Missouri, left this world on February 23, 2025, in Grain Valley, Missouri. She graced the lives of those around her with a kindness and love that knew no bounds. For many years, she dedicated herself to a successful career in sales at Sprint, where her direct and engaging personality shined...

Feb 23, 2025

Sandy was born on August 9th 1946 in Carthage, MO. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Lois Baker.

She married husband Delmar "Del" Heishman on August 24th, 1962. They had three children: Sherri Graham (Michael), Terri Davis (Mark), and Delray Heishman (Teresa). They were blessed with 5 grandkids and many great -grandkids, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sandy worked many years as...

Feb 22, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Catherine Liebach Anthony was born in Norman, MO on May 28, 1921 and resided in Independence, MO from 1959 until her death on February 22, 2025 at 103. Family visitation will be from 11am-12:40pm. There will be a rosary recited at 12:40pm-1pm and funeral Mass at 1pm, all on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Nativity of Mary Parish, Independence, MO...

Feb 22, 2025

Floyd "Corky" Dickson was born in Sedalia, MO, age 92 of Independence MO, passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his family. Corky served in the Marine Corp and was awarded a Purple Heart in the Korean War; he served his country proudly. Once he returned home, he married Ona Lou Nelson in 1956. They have two son's...

Feb 21, 2025

Obituary to come soon.

Cremation is planned with a memorial service to take place at a later date.

Feb 21, 2025

Eugene C. “Gene” Romine, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away February 21, 2025 at John Knox Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was 95 years of age.

Eugene Romine was born Aug. 20th, 1929, to Clair and Mable Romine in Harveryville, KS. He had 4 siblings, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was married to Emogene Romine on Aug. 19th,...

Feb 21, 2025

Mrs. Linda Joyce Ingels (nee`Gilbert), 69, passed away on February 21,2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Born on December 17, 1955, in Independence, Missouri, Linda grew up with a strong sense of determination and warmth that carried her through life. She pursued her education at Platte Business College, earning a certificate in business. Her career as an insurance investigator spanned 23 years,...

Feb 21, 2025

Fred Freers, 86, passed away on February 21, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1938, to Charles Freers and Grace Fennell, who preceded him in death, along with his beloved wife, Sylvia Freers.

Fred is survived by his Brother Edward Freers and wife, Corrine. Also, his son, Jerome Freers; daughters, Stella Preator and husband Chad, and Rene’ Roxanne Durham; and...