Jun 28, 2023

 

Mable Clara Christian, 100 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove, MO.  Cremation is planned and a memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052.  Mable was born June 18, 1923 in...

Jun 28, 2023

Sigrid LaVerne Ockerstrom-Howerton, 91, of Independence MO died June 28 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born April 30, 1932 in Stambaugh MI after the Ockerstrom family had emigrated from Sweden. Mrs. Howerton grew up on the family farm in Iron River, MI with a complete command of both the Swedish and English language. Learning early from her...

Jun 27, 2023

 

Sidney Robert Potter, a dedicated mechanic who worked for TWA for 30 years, has sadly passed away at the age of 90. Sidney was born on August 4, 1932, in Latour, Missouri, and he entered into rest on June 27, 2023, in Independence, Missouri.

 

Sidney was an exceptional individual known for his punctuality. He believed that being on...

Jun 27, 2023

Jun 26, 2023

 

Steven Wayne Williams II passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was 41. Steven was born to Steven Williams and Shawn (McCormick) Kirkman on January 28, 1982 in Independence, Missouri.

Steven grew up in Independence, Missouri and always had a passion for entertaining crowds. He enjoyed theatre and acting. He was in several horror films and a...

Jun 26, 2023

Robert Samuel Chapman, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on June 26, 2023. He was 88 years old.

Robert was born to Harry and Bobbie Chapman in Independence, Missouri on May 8, 1935. He attended and graduated from Chrisman High School in 1953. Five years later, he enlisted in the army and served...

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Patricia Adams, age 89, born November 7, 1933, passed at home on June 26, 2023. Born in Iberia, MO, she spent her early childhood in Jefferson City, moving to Kansas City when she was 12. She met Charles Richard Adams on February 29, 1952 and they married on April 9th of that year. They were happily married for 49...

Jun 25, 2023

     Joe Howard Trotter, age 89, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Vero Beach, FL. He was born on September 18, 1933, in Kansas City, MO. Joe was a beloved maintenance worker at Vendo Manufacturing and a dedicated line worker at Western Electric. He also owned and operated Joe's Drop Off Laundry.

     Joe's life will be celebrated at...

Jun 25, 2023

James Fredric Whitworth, 59, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023.  He was born on June 1st, 1964, in Independence, MO to James P Whitworth and Patty Piper Whitworth.  James graduated from Truman High School in 1982.  He then attended the Kansas City Art Institute and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988.  He attended...

Jun 24, 2023

Jun 24, 2023

Benjamin Luke Kelly was born to John Hampton Kelly and Catherine Cecilia McGrath on November 28, 1925, in Honey Creek, Iowa. Catherine’s health issues called for Ben and his brother, Lester, to be raised by John’s sister, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Stewart and Elijah, in their home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. After Lizzy’s death, her daughter, Edna Query and Vernard aka Pat,...

Jun 23, 2023

 

Ronald David “Dave” Watson passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023. Dave was born to Ronald and Mary Watson on June 8, 1954 in Oklahoma.

Dave was a man with a thirst for everything that life had to give him. He had many hobbies that would occupy him throughout the course of his life. He was interested...

Jun 22, 2023

Carolyn Sue Fann, 85, passed away on June 22, 2023.Carolyn was born on August 17, 1937, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of William A. Nast and Gladys W. Davis Nast. She spent the first years of her life in Minnesota, before moving to Independence MO. She graduated from Northeast High school in the class of 1955. The following year...

Jun 21, 2023

Aiden Flynn McClure, age 17, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in the early afternoon. Aiden was born on October 21, 2005, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He was the son of Brian and Kelsey McClure of Independence, Missouri, and Stacy and Rick Oxley of Shawnee, Kansas. Christian McClure, Annabelle McClure, Ava Oxley,...

Jun 21, 2023

Amelia P Carino, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Independence, MO. She was born in the Philippines on May 17, 1944, to Dr. Laureano and Agueda De Guzman. She met and married Leopold Carino and together they have one son, Noel. Amelia got her degree in nursing and went on to work in...

Jun 20, 2023

 

James, "Jim", Shannon Kelly Jr passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born to James Kelly and Laverne (Hunt) Lewis on September 14th, 1939 in Kansas City, MO.  

As a sophomore in high school, Jim walked into his classroom at his new school and immediately set eyes on the love of...

Jun 18, 2023

 

Gary Lee Walker, 60, of Raytown Missouri, peacefully passed away on June 18th, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

 

Gary graduated from Truman High School then went on to graduate Barber College, working in his parents' Barber Shop, Jerry's Hairstyling. He also worked as a Security Officer at Research Hospital in Kansas City MO for 19...

Jun 16, 2023

 

Barbara Marion Steinbach, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on June 16, 2023, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by her family in her home in Independence, Missouri.

 

Barbara was born on December 26, 1942, in Glendale, California to Kenneth A. Simmons and Jean H. Francis. After losing her mother as a newborn...

Jun 16, 2023

 

Bonnie Leigh Borgman, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on June 16, 2023, in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was born on December 29, 1929, in Independence to parents, Raymond and Ruby Linnenbringer.As a young girl, Bonnie excelled as a trick horse rider and spent many years as a member of the Westwood Rough Riders.  She was a proud graduate of...

Jun 14, 2023

Ronald Eugene Childers, known to his loved ones as Ron, passed away on June 14, 2023 in Liberty, Missouri. Born on September 22, 1953, in Fayette, Missouri, Ron's life was filled with laughter, joy, and love.Ron graduated from Truman High School and embarked on a fulfilling career at the ABF Truck Terminal. He was a proud member of the Teamsters...