Obituaries
Catherine Liebach Anthony
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...
Floyd “Corky” W. Dickson
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...
Dale Dean Hasty
Feb 21, 2025
Obituary to come soon.
Cremation is planned with a memorial service to take place at a later date.
Eugene C. Romine
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,...
Linda Joyce Ingels
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,...
Fred L. Freers
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...
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,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
