Obituaries
Elisa Elena Portz
Jan 18, 2023
Elisa Elena Portz, 55, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born in Denver, Colorado on July 17, 1967. Elisa and her family moved to Kansas City in the late seventies and from then on, made Missouri their home. On April 14, 1997, she married the love of her life, Scott Portz. In addition to...
Betty Sue Thompson
Jan 14, 2023
Betty Sue Thompson, age 80 of Oak Grove, Missouri, moved to her heavenly home 01/14/2023. Betty was born January 10, 1943 in Camp, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Harold and Della Allen. Later the family would move north to a small farm near Buckner, Missouri. Betty took a liking to the next door neighbor, Charley Thompson, the two of which...
Victoria Austin Trantham
Jan 14, 2023
Vikki Austin Trantham Victoria Caroleen Austin Trantham took her last breath on earth and her first breath of heaven on January 14, 2023. Welcoming Vikki to heaven were her daughters Corey and Peyton, parents Eulalia and Victor Austin and brother Dave Austin. Vikki is survived by her husband Dr. David Trantham, son Dr. Austin Trantham, daughter in-law Stephanie and precious...
Shirley Clarice "Gigi" Logan
Jan 14, 2023
Shirley Clarice Logan, of Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was 80 years old. Shirley was born on July 22, 1942, in Seattle, Washington to Charles Hammons and Josephine Patterson. In high school Shirley met the love of her life, Lewis Logan. They married in 1958, and from their union came...
Judy Marie Stilwell (Beeman)
Jan 13, 2023
Judy Marie Stilwell, 79, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday January 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A visitation will precede the service at 9:00 AM. Committal to follow service at Swan Lake Memorial Park. Judy was born on...
Tina Louise Gonzalez
Jan 13, 2023
Tina Louise Gonzalez, 43, was called to the Lord on January 13, 2023. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. A Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a Rosary being offered...
William "Bill" Winkler
Jan 13, 2023
William "Bill" Winkler, of Phoenix, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. He was 73 years old. William “Bill” was born April 19, 1949 to Henry Alfred Winkler and Dolores Winkler in Kansas City, MO. He attended Rosedale High School in Kansas City, KS. Bill served in the Navy from 1969-1970 in the engine room aboard...
Patricia Ann Seufert (Champion)
Jan 12, 2023
Patricia Ann Seufert, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was 87 years old. Patricia was born on October 11, 1935 to Harry and Mary Champion in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended and graduated from Cardinal Glennon High School of Kansas City. She went on to become a beautician and had the luxury of operating her...
Robert Dean Nellis
Jan 12, 2023
Robert Dean Nellis, 76 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, MO with full military honors. Robert was born September 29, 1946 in Winfield, KS to Gilmer Keith and Peggy Pearl (Jones) Nellis. He had worked as...
Vickie L. Howard
Jan 11, 2023
Vickie Long Howard, age 68 of Gordon County, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her residence. Vickie was born on July 24, 1954 in Chillicothe, MO, daughter of the late Adrian Long and Madeline Anette Pittman. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Vickie is survived by: her husband, Orville D. Howard; four children, Joshua...
Louis Thomas Matt
Jan 10, 2023
Louis Thomas Matt, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 10, 2023. Private Services will be held at a later date. Louis was born July 4, 1939 in Danbury, IA to Earl and Alice (Collins) Matt as the 6th of their ten children. Throughout his life, Louis was known as a hard worker. After graduating Danbury High School in Iowa,...
James "Jim" Russell Tabor
Jan 9, 2023
James Russell Tabor passed away January 9, 2023, in Blue Springs, Missouri one week before his 91st birthday. He was born in Wray Colorado on January 16, 1932, to Laura (Curtis) and Harold Tabor. His family farmed, and father served in the state legislature. Harold moved the family to Lamoni, Iowa so that Jim and his 4 siblings could attend...
Mary Ann Brake
Jan 8, 2023
It is with sorrow that we announce that our beloved Mary passed away on January 8, 2023, while peacefully surrounded by the loving support staff at her home at Life Unlimited, Liberty, MO. Mary was born on May 5, 1955, as she often proudly proclaimed “five, five, fifty-five!”, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only daughter of Douglas E. and Ruth...
Reuben Lister Jamison Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Reuben L. Jamison, a man of faith and love, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was 93. Reuben was born on November 10, 1929, in Lawrenceburg, KY to Reuben and Katherine (Hanks) Jamerson. At a young age, Reuben was blessed to meet and marry his best friend, Ruby Hyatt. They spent over 71 years creating a life...
Avis Irene Bailey (Durkee)
Jan 6, 2023
Avis Irene (Durkee) Bailey, 91, passed away January 6, 2023. Avis was born February 10, 1931, in Rock Island, IL, to Lisle and Gertrude (Washburne) Durkee. She attended Rock Island High School. As a teenager she attended church where she met Richard “Dick” Allen Bailey. They married in a candlelight service February 14, 1949, at the First Baptist Church in...
Harry C. Meierarend Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Harry Chester Meierarend Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76. Harry was born to Harry and Edna Meierarend on April 16, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. While attending Northeast High School Harry met the love of his life, Cheryl at the young age of 16. They were inseparable...
Carol Larue Garska
Jan 5, 2023
Carol LaRue Garska, 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. A visitation will be held from 9:00-9:30am, Monday January 9th with a service following at 9:30am, both at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd; Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. A graveside service for the family will follow at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. Carol was...
Larry Max Hamilton
Jan 5, 2023
Larry Max Hamilton spent his life as an educator, mentor, and companion, enjoying a love for life and the fellowship of others. He passed away on Jan. 5, 2023 at the age of 83. Larry was the oldest of three sons born to Max and Anna Hamilton in Chillicothe, MO. After excelling in sports during high school and college, he...
Aneta Nadine Ireland
Jan 5, 2023
Aneta Nadine Ireland, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born on January 23, 1946, in Logan, Kansas to parents Arthur and Violet Ruff. Aneta was very proud of her Kansas roots. Her family made many memories growing up on the Ruff family farm, purchased when her grandparents immigrated from Germany in the early...
Glenna Sue Burris
Jan 5, 2023
Glenna Sue Burris, 68, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023, after losing her hard-fought battle with Crohn’s Disease. Her family was by her side. Glenna was born on February 2nd, 1954, to James and Wanda Skillicorn at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Glenna married her high school sweetheart, Larry Wayne Burris in 1972. Glenna...
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