Obituaries
Patricia Louise Mura
Feb 19, 2025
Patricia Louise was born alongside her twin sister Pamela Louise in San Antonio, TX in 1954. She was raised along with her 5 siblings by their mother, Marilyn Louise.
After moving across the country for much of her life, Pat eventually settled down near Independence, MO. She met the love of her life, Tom Mura, during their time working at the...
Robert Kent Gearke
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Kent Gearke, 72, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on February 18, 2025, at his home. Mr. Gearke, known to friends and family as Bob, was born January 18, 1953, in Le Mars, Iowa to Glenn & Ruth (Rohlfson) Gearke. He moved to the Kansas City area following graduation from the Iowa State University where he earned a degree in...
Everett William Downs
Feb 18, 2025
Everett William Downs, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Holt, Missouri, at the age of 82. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1942, Everett was known for his hard-working and selfless nature, always putting the needs of his friends and family above his own.
Everett's career spanned 32 years at Ford,...
June Carol Sarratt
Feb 18, 2025
June Carol (Smith) Sarratt, of Independence, Missouri, passed away at the Groves Care Center on February 18, 2025. She was 86 years of age. June was born on May 30, 1938, to Elder Kenneth Julian and Edna Rae (Flint) Smith. June was an active member of the Church of Christ Temple Lot and enjoyed traveling with her husband visiting members...
Clarence Ray Luther
Feb 17, 2025
Clarence Ray Luther, 88 of Kansas City, passed peacefully at home Monday, February 17, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Clarence was born on September 17, 1936, to Halcomb and Brunetta Luther of Blue Springs, Missouri. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Dean Luther. He is survived by his sister Shirley Johnson, his wife...
Margaret Lou Ellen Eads
Feb 16, 2025
Margaret Lou Ellen Eads, affectionately known as Margie, was born on May 28, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri. She departed from this world on February 16, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories woven through the lives she touched and the love she shared.
Margie dedicated many years of her life to her craft as a seamstress...
Clayton Ray Stagner
Feb 16, 2025
Clayton Ray Stagner, 64 of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Alpine Breeze Health and Wellness. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to celebrate Clayton’s life to be held from 2-4:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Clayton was born October 17, 1960 in Denver, Colorado to Joseph and Georgia Mae (Wright) Stagner...
Vera Ruth Martin
Feb 16, 2025
Vera Ruth Martin, 92, of Independence, Missouri passed away February 16, 2025 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Vera was born on October 7, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Henry Eckert and Olinda Carolina Anna (nee’ Wolter) Eckert. The family moved to a farm outside of Warrenton, Missouri during her early childhood years, where she learned...
Donna Williams
Feb 16, 2025
March 19th, 1933, in the countryside between Syracuse and Tipton, Missouri, a girl is born to the Yarnell Family and they would call her Donna Dee. Donna Dee would have no siblings.
April 29th, 1927, in the small town of Carrollton, Kentucky, at the convergence of Big Kentucky River and the Ohio River, a boy is born to the Williams...
Thomas Lee Wall
Feb 15, 2025
Thomas Lee Wall, 81, of Independence, Missouri peacefully passed away February 15th, 2025, while surrounded by his closest family at KU Hospital.
Tom was born on February 3rd, 1944, to Hazen and Vera Wall in Alton, Illinois. After graduating from Wood River High School in 1962, he attended Southern Illinois University to study Urban Planning and Development.
While in College, he was...
Joyce E. Mayfield
Feb 13, 2025
Joyce Earline Mayfield passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. Joyce was born on June 8, 1935 in Lathrop, Missouri.
She graduated William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri.
She married her late husband, Delbert Wayne Mayfield, and had a very happy marriage of sixty plus years before his death in 2020. Although they never had children of their own, they did...
Thomas Parker Richards
Feb 13, 2025
Thomas Parker Richards, born October 17, 1942, to Lewis and Mary Richards of Independence, Missouri, passed on February 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Marie Richards; three children, Paul, Ann, and Aaron; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Together, Tom and Jane served their community in the city of Independence as...
John Randolph Wolf
Feb 12, 2025
John Randolph Wolf, 81 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence. A Celebration of John’s life will be held from 1-3:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with a short service at the end on the visitation. Inurnment will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. John was born April 2, 1943,...
Howard James Mitchem Sr.
Feb 12, 2025
Howard James “Uncle Pops” Mitchem Sr. was born on November 27, 1935 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Elbert Mitchem and Lucille (Williams) Mitchem. He graduated from Conway Training School in Menifee, Arkansas. On October 29, 1960 he married Marsha Dunn (Mitchem) in Kansas City, Missouri.
Howard never knew a stranger. He had a personality that would immediately light up the room when...
Angie Marie Rapper
Feb 12, 2025
Angie Marie Rapper, loving partner, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and cherished granddaughter and niece passed away on February 12, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Born on June 30, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri, Angie touched the lives of those around her with her compassionate spirit and unwavering dedication to family and community.
As a Deli Clerk for Hyvee, Angie was well-known for...
Shelaine Marie Simpson
Feb 11, 2025
Psalm 23
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for...
Charles Eugene Johns, Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. Johns, Jr., passed away at the VA Hospital February 11, 2025, at 6:08 am. He was born on December 9, 1947, in Bethany, MO to Charles E. Johns, Sr. and Mary Johns. He served in the US Navy from 1966 – 1970. He is survived by his wife Beverly and dog, Molly of the home; niece, Georgeanna...
Linda Ruth Calvert
Feb 10, 2025
Linda Ruth Calvert, 88 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Thursday at the chapel. Linda...
Hanna Keilan Jones
Feb 10, 2025
Hanna Keilan Jones, a vibrant spirit born on September 24, 1997, in Blue Springs, Missouri, left us far too soon on February 10, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. The world is a little dimmer without her infectious energy, which had the ability to light up any room she entered.
Hanna was a graduate of Grain Valley High School in 2016. Described as...
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