Obituaries
Marilea Ann Kollack
Sep 21, 2025
Marilea Ann Kollack also known as: Maredee, Marney and MAK quietly passed on Sunday morning 9/21/25. She is preceded in death by her Father Frank Williams, Mother Blanche (McKinney) Williams, her brother Kenneth Williams and her Beloved Husband Roy Kollack.
Marilea and Roy loved the beach and spent many years of their retirement home in Fort Myers Florida. She had an...
Gary Lee Klein
Sep 20, 2025
Gary Lee Klein, born on October 30, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was 73 years old.
A proud graduate of Truman High School, Gary dedicated many years of his life to working as a laborer at a lumberyard. His diligence and strong work ethic were evident to all who knew...
Brian Matthew Stahl
Sep 19, 2025
Brian Matthew "Matt" Stahl was born in Independence, MO, on August 7th, 1986, to Charles and Jerri (Huggins) Stahl. And later became a brother to Kevin Stahl.
Matt graduated from Ft Osage High School in 2005, where he enjoyed playing the trombone in band. He was a talented musician who also played the guitar and participated in several competitions. He was...
Jeffrey Michael Klenklen
Sep 19, 2025
Jeffrey Michael Klenklen passed on to the next world from complications of stage four pancreatic cancer on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Johnston R Bowman Center in Chicago, Il, at the age of 62. He was born on July 3rd, 1963, at St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville, Missouri to Herb and Joyce Klenklen. Jeff moved to Independence, Missouri in 1968....
Alexander Paul Babcock
Sep 18, 2025
Alexander Paul Babcock was born on January 27, 2000 in Stavropol, Russia and passed away on September 18, 2025. He was 25yrs old.
Alex was adopted in March 2001 by Aimee and Mike Babcock. He was precocious and he always felt "like a little old man trapped in a toddler's body". Alex was sensitive and hardworking, he always wanted to help...
Gary Wayne Roach
Sep 18, 2025
Gary Wayne Roach, born on August 21, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, after a long-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a devoted father and husband, known for his kind heart, generosity, and unwavering love for those around him.
Gary's early education laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He graduated...
Hazel L. Carter
Sep 18, 2025
Hazel Hagood (Haighwood), Shea, Carter, of Grain Valley, Mo. Passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 101. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
She was one of eight children born in Town Creek, Alabama to Elbert H Hagood and Jane Robinson Kelley. The Hagood/Haighwood family arrived in America from England in 1650....
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...
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