Obituaries
Judith Kay Wadleigh
Dec 2, 2024
A visitation to Celebrate Mom will be held
Saturday, January 4, 2025
11 am to 3pm
Blue Springs Christian Church
7920 MO-7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Please come and visit with us as long as you can. You may leave at your convenience.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Show-Me Christian Youth Home.
Judith Kay (Gardner) Wadleigh (Miss Judy), born on March 9, 1942, took Jesus’ outstretched...
Joan May Baker
Dec 1, 2024
Joan May (Ficek) Baker, 84, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 1,2024. Joan was born on May 17, 1940 to William “Bill” and Rose Ficek in Dickinson, North Dakota and raised on the family farm and Versippi, North Dakota community. In November of 1954 the family moved to Trenton, Missouri. She graduated from Trenton High School (Trenton,...
Beverly Jean Gant
Dec 1, 2024
Beverly Jean Gant, a beloved homemaker and pillar of her family, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 30, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, one of three children to Henry and Helen Kirkham.
Beverly's passion for family was evident throughout her life, as she devoted herself to raising five...
David "Mark" Lintz
Nov 30, 2024
David "Mark" Lintz passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2024 at his home. Mark was born on April 30, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri to David and Catherine (Ramey) Jamison.
He was a respected and talented individual who dedicated over 15 years of his career as an engine repair man amongst other positions at Romaine Electric Company. He was also a...
Patricia Marie Morgan
Nov 30, 2024
Patricia Marie Morgan, 82 of Independence passed away November 30, 2024, at her residence. The family will have a private Celebration of Life for her. Pat was born on May 31, 1942, in West Blocton, Alabama to Franklin Fredrick Oder and Frances Louise Oder. In 1958, she married her beloved husband, Danny Lee Morgan. Pat retired in 2003 after working...
Dennis F. Cromley
Nov 30, 2024
Dennis Francis Cromley, 63 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Burial with full military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery...
Wayne Gordon Blankenship
Nov 29, 2024
Wayne Gordon Blankenship, 99 years old, passed away on November 29th, 2024 surrounded by his family that loved him so very much.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 on December 5th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. Visitation will begin at 1:00. Burial with military honors will be at Mt. Washington following services. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations...
Barbara Mildred Kaat
Nov 28, 2024
Barbara Mildred Kaat, 85 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Lobb Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, evening, December 3, 2024 at the chapel. Donations may...
Roy Manford Carter
Nov 27, 2024
Roy Manford Carter, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on October 22, 1938, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Roy was a source of warmth and strength to those who knew him.
Roy dedicated much of his professional life to Honeywell, where he worked diligently for 37 years before retiring...
Leonard Ray Henry, III
Nov 24, 2024
Leonard Ray Henry, III, 48 on Independence, MO passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Leonard’s Life to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 and the Summit Point Baptist Church. Leonard was born in Jacksonville, Fl to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ray Henry, II and spent...
Paul Allen Warren
Nov 24, 2024
Paul Allen Warren left this world unexpectedly on November 24, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. Paul, born on October 27, 1965, dedicated 25 remarkable years of his life to Liberty Hardwood, where his kindness and strong work ethic earned him the admiration and friendship of many.
A man known for his warmhearted nature; Paul was a friend to all who had the...
Consuelo "Connie" Flores Turner
Nov 23, 2024
Consuelo Flores Turner, known affectionately as "Connie" and "Gladys," was a beloved matriarch and entrepreneurial spirit, who passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. Born on May 16, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas to Pete and Paula (De La Fuentes) Flores, Connie was a beacon of love, warmth, and resilience throughout her life.
Connie's journey began with a...
Sharon D. Safley
Nov 22, 2024
Sharon D. Safley, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Sharon was born to Gordon and Doris (Crossett) Doherty on July 27, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan.
Sharon received her bachelor’s degree in library science from North Texas State University and master’s degrees in library science and education from Central Missouri State University and University...
John Bonifacio Moreno Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
John Bonifacio Moreno Jr., age 77, of Independence, MO., passed away on November 21, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1947, in Kansas City, MO to John and Dolores Moreno. He married the love of his life, JoAnn, on December 26, 1967, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence just before deploying to Vietnam....
Amelia "Amy" Olivine Jacobs-Alexander
Nov 21, 2024
Amelia Olivine (Jacobs) Alexander, lovingly known as Amy, passed away on November 21, 2024 at the age of 83 years in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on October 10, 1941, in Liberty, Missouri, Amy brought warmth and kindness to all who knew her.
Throughout life, Amy's steadfast dedication to her family and her unwavering work ethic shone brightly. She worked as a...
Joan Arlene Croston
Nov 21, 2024
Joan Arlene Ruud Croston was born on November 19, 1937, to Syver and Emelia Ruud at Jones Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. She grew up in rural Hillsboro and attended local schools, Witch Hazel Elementary and Hillsboro High School. She attended Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, Washington and graduated in 1960 with a degree in English. Later she earned a teaching...
Aimee Rebecca Wray-Trevino
Nov 17, 2024
Aimee Rebecca Wray- Trevino got her angel wings on November 17, 2024. Aimee was born on October 18, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Rebecca (Foster) Wray.
Aimee attended Lee's Summit High School and graduated in 1994. She was pursuing an online college degree majoring in criminal justice with an emphasis on human services.
Aimee spent a good part of...
Mary Frances Andes
Nov 17, 2024
Mary F. (Massood) Andes born August 5th, 1922 passed November 17th, 2024.
Husband Leo Andes precedes her.
Mary had many hobbies but particularly enjoyed spending her free time hand-crafting and painting ceramics. She adored her family and hosting large family dinners where many cherished memories were made.
Six sisters, one brother. Last sister, Martha Winright passed in 2023 at the age of 104...
Joyce Schrankler
Nov 16, 2024
Joyce Schrankler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, in Blue Springs, Missouri, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her remarkable life. Born on April 3, 1931, in Odessa, Missouri, Joyce was a true embodiment of joy, warmth, and selflessness.
Joyce graduated from Sweet Springs High School, laying the foundation for a...
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