Obituaries
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...
Danny Lee Crump
Sep 14, 2025
Danny Lee Crump, born on August 18, 1960, in Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2025, in Shawnee, Kansas. He graced the world with his presence for 65 remarkable years.
Danny graduated from Liberty High School and pursued further education in telecommunications at Blue River Community College. His commitment to learning persisted throughout his life as he continually sought to...
Edward Preston Patton
Sep 12, 2025
Edward Preston Patton, known affectionately to all as Eddie, left this world on September 12, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 61. Born on July 31, 1964, in Kansas City, MO, his family moved to Tulsa when he was very young. Eddie forever touched the lives of those who knew him with his warm smile and gentle spirit.
Eddie's...
Wanda L. Queen
Sep 12, 2025
Wanda Lee Queen, 82, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025.
Wanda was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Elijah Savin and Ruth Lucille Souder on December 6, 1942.
She attended grade school through 7th grade in Nevada, Mo. The family then moved to Independence, Mo. where she continued school grades 8th thru 12th and graduated from Van Horn High School in...
Thomas James Seitz
Sep 7, 2025
Thomas James Seitz was born on August 26, 1941 in Barry County, Missouri, to Emit H (Jack) Seitz and Ora Nell Stubblefield. At the time of Tom's birth, his parents were 20 and 38 years old, respectively.
Tom graduated from Cassville High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri.
He owned Western...
Virginia Kay Fenton
Sep 7, 2025
Virginia Kay Fenton, born on February 19, 1941, in Erick, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 84 years old. Virginia was the cherished daughter of Lloyd and Jessie (Holland) Frazier.
A resident of Independence, Missouri, Virginia attended William Chrisman High School. After her graduation in 1959, Virginia dedicated 25 years to her career...
Wanda Lou Dildine
Sep 7, 2025
Wanda Lou Dildine (Dryer)
October 26, 1939 - September 7, 2025
Wanda was born on October 26, 1939 in Corder, Mo to Jesse Benjamin Dryer and Frances Jewell (Williams) Dryer.
Wanda graduated from Paseo High School in 1957 and loved spending time with her family and going to garage sales. Her hobbies included playing canasta, fishing, and watching...
Jeannine Lane Hummel
Sep 6, 2025
Jeannine Lane Hummel completed her life's journey on Saturday, September 6, and entered into the promise of new life.
Born on May 29, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to Audran (Bud) and Florence Lane, Jeannine grew up in the Columbus area and graduated from Groveport High School. Over the years, she dedicated her talents in service to others, working as an elementary...
Richard James Mayse
Sep 4, 2025
Richard James Mayse, 85 of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a private family service be held at a later date. Richard was born November 23, 1939 in Marshall, MO to Delbert Richard and Iva Lee (Parish) Mayse and he spent his early life in Marshall, graduating from Marshall High...
Merle Kirchhoff
Sep 3, 2025
Merle Kirchhoff, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Independence, Missouri, on September 3, 2025, surrounded by love. He was 81 years old. Born on August 25, 1944, in Sweet Springs, Missouri, Merle's spirit and dedication marked every facet of his life.
Merle grew up on a farm near Ernestville, Missouri, and graduated from Concordia...
William Allen Brown
Sep 2, 2025
William Allen "Bill" Brown, a beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Bill was born to Ray and Edna on March 23, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bill had a long and fulfilling career in data entry for an information data company. His intellect and knowledge of the I.T. field marked him as...
Frances Jo Ann Curtin
Sep 1, 2025
Frances JoAnn Curtin, 82, 9/1/2025
JoAnn was born on March 5, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of John J. Curtin JR and Lillian (Dodge) Curtin.She graduated from St. Pius High School in the class of 1961 and went on to college at St. Louis University graduating with a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology in 1966. She then went...
Violet P. Williams
Aug 28, 2025
Violet Piccola (Hibler) Williams, 94, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 28, 2025, following a recent hospital stay.
Born in Farmersville on December 5, 1930, to Andy and Hettie Hibler, Violet grew up as the fifth of seven children. Though she was raised on a farm, she was quick to admit she was never much of an...
Scarlet Kay Gerdts
Aug 24, 2025
Scarlet Kay Gerdts passed away on August 24, 2025, in Grain Valley, Missouri. Born on November 29, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, to William Gordon and Irene Elliott, Scarlet was raised in Chillicothe, Missouri, where she developed strong values and a warmth that would touch many throughout her life.
Scarlet received her nursing degree from Research Medical Center and dedicated her...
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