Feb 28, 2023

Levera Olinda Knoche, 94, of Independence, MO, passed away on Tuesday February 28. 2023. She was born on May 26, 1928, in Napoleon, MO to August and Olga (Siefker) Knoche. Levera graduated Levasy Missouri High School in 1947 and after worked a few jobs until finding her passion as a nurse’s aide at St. Luke’s Hospital, where she went on...

Feb 27, 2023

Carisa Rose Cairns, 47, of Independence, MO lost her life on February 27, 2023, after a lifelong struggle with depression. She is survived by her mother, Laura Mangnall; stepfather, Tom Mangnall; husband, Brad Cairns; father-in-law Joe Cairns; her sisters, Kerri Nichols and Kelsey Mangnall; and her children Ryan, Brayden, Mason, and Elliot. Carisa was born on August 27, 1975, in...

Feb 27, 2023

Clayton Sanders McCombs, of Independence, MO passed away far too soon on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was 35. An informal celebration of life for family and friends is scheduled for Sunday, March 5th at Hereford House (Independence location), come-and-go style from 2-5 p.m. Clayton was born on August 26, 1987, in Oklahoma City, OK to Edwin and Sheri (Scheffe)...

Feb 27, 2023

Marjorie Ruth Perrin, 100, of Buckner, MO, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Centerpoint. Marjorie was born on January 10, 1923, to Herbert and Tina (Hunsucker) Bowling in Independence. She was one of the first female math majors at what is now Central Missouri State University in 1941 in Warrensburg. This led to her eventually becoming a math teacher...

Feb 27, 2023

Margaret Lou Andes, of Independence, MO, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was 76. Margaret was born on December 18, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Louis Anthony and Christine (Cooper) Tritico. Margaret graduated from Bishop Hogan High in 1964. In 1974 she married her beloved husband Lawrence Andes...

Feb 27, 2023

Harold Wayne Lauffer, 77, of Lawson, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born to Sennot and Bonnie Lauffer on March 4, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from East High School Harold proudly entered the United States Army and served his country for many years before his honorable discharge in 1969. He was able...

Feb 27, 2023

Kevin B Neff, 69, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 27, 2023. Kevin was the youngest child of Lloyd L. Neff, Jr. and faith (Lamb) Neff. He attended several schools, including Delano School in Kansas City, MO. Soon after he left Delano, he began working for his father at Lloyd L. Neff and Sons pharmacy. He also worked...

Feb 25, 2023

Joan Mae Buckingham of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was 87 years old. Joan was born to Arthur and Ruth LaBarre on September 28, 1935 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Joan was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated from Easton high school in 1953. She enjoyed playing on the basketball team. As a young woman she worked...

Feb 25, 2023

Feb 24, 2023

Sarah Louise Hoye was born March 26,1931 and departed this world February 24, 2023. She was the daughter of Anton Vincent Walkenbach & Julia Augusta Brady; she was the 4th of 5 sisters. She passed away at The Kansas City Hospice, from a massive stroke earlier. Sarah was 91 years 10 months and 30 days old. Her husband Edward Hoye...

Feb 24, 2023

Aliena Waggoner, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was 92 years old. Aliena was born on August 29, 1930 to Cleveland and Mary Bridges in Urbana, Missouri. She attended and graduated from Urbana High School. She met and fell in love with her sweetheart George Merle and they were married on...

Feb 23, 2023

Gary Lee Robinson of Independence, MO passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO on February 23, 2023. Gary was born to Nathan and Charlotte Robinson on January 12, 1944, on the family farm near Altamont, Kansas. At an early age, the family moved to town where Gary attended Altamont Grade...

Feb 23, 2023

James Robert Chapman, of Independence, Missouri, went to be with the lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was 77 years old. Jim was born to James and Dorothy Chapman on August 23, 1945 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He attended and graduated from Fort Scott High School and went on to serve in the Army National Guard. After his time...

Feb 21, 2023

Shirley Anne Applebaugh, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, to Walter and Sylvia (Graham) Nelson. Shirley graduated East High of Kansas City in 1953 and went on to graduate from Kansas City Business College. She was an executive assistant for Comm-Air...

Feb 21, 2023

Alice Ruble, born on January 23rd, 1938 was reunited with her beloved husband Ronald on February 21, 2023 at the age of 85. Alice loved her family and treasured the restored gospel of The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In her younger days she spent time growing up on the family farm riding horses and enjoying...

Feb 20, 2023

Lillian Joan Cornell, 90, of Overland Park, KS passed away on February 20, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will take place at 9:30 AM, prior to the Mass. Lillian Joan (Kusick) Cornell was born in Kansas...

Feb 20, 2023

William Lee “Bill” Dean, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away on peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023. Bill was born to Harry and Edna Dean on December 7, 1934 in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from Oak Grove high school Bill entered the United States Air Force to proudly serve his country. During that time he learned to work on aircraft...

Feb 20, 2023

Norma Jean “Jean” (Davison) Hansen, age 93, passed away on February 20, 2023 in Blue Springs, MO. Jean was born at home on October 21, 1929 in Barnard, MO. She attended Horace Mann High School in Maryville, MO where she met and fell in love with her future husband Paul Hansen. Jean and Paul were married in 1948 and raised...

Feb 18, 2023

MAMIE “DARLENE” CLARK Mamie “Darlene” Clark, 70 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Reception immediately following @ St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 603 N. Jennings, Independence, MO 64056. Darlene was born February 9, 1953 in Independence,...

Feb 18, 2023

Jackie “Jack” Neal Savage, age 86, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023, in his home in Independence, MO. He was born on September 15, 1936, at home in Burlington, IA to Paul and Virgie (Duke) Savage along with seven other siblings: Gloria Loper, Donna Aukerman, Patsy Downer, Paula Rieke, Chuck Savage, Dan Savage, and Rick Savage. He married the...