Nov 17, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Dee Snow, 79, passed away on November 17, 2022. Ronald was born on January 17, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas to Charles and Leora (Alley) Snow. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1961, Ron married the love of his life, Barbara Jo, and together they raised their four children. He had a long career in construction...

Nov 15, 2022

Marlyne R. Schooler, 77, Independence, MO, died November 15, 2022, at Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. Marlyne was born February 25, 1945, in Independence, MO. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School class of 1963. She spent many years and countless hours volunteering at Independence Regional Health Center and served as President of the Auxiliary. She...

Nov 15, 2022

In memory of Clara Agnes Steede “Aggie”, (93) of Independence, MO, born May 25, 1929 – November 15, 2022. Aggie was born near Park Falls, Wisconsin, to Claude and Freida Reynolds. She started working as a young kid washing dishes for a neighbor lady who paid her 25 cents per day. By high school she was working as a telephone...

Nov 15, 2022

Billy Lawrence Bloss, 85 of Buckner, MO passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Burial with full military honors will be in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8:00...

Nov 13, 2022

Garrett Keith Jenkins G$ Born Dec 14 1991. His life ended to soon on Nov 13, 2022. I'm proud to be his Mother Lori Ellen Jenkins and his Father Keith Dixon. He will be deeply missed. His motto was Family First he loved us all he had a beautiful heart, spirit, & soul. He is now our guarding angel and...

Nov 12, 2022

Billy Farrel Summa, 89, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care Center, Independence, MO. Celebration of life for “Coach” Bill Summa William Chrisman High School 1223 North Noland Road Independence, MO 64050 9am-11am, Saturday April 8, 2023. Please park at Ott School, 1525 North Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050. Shuttle service provided. Billy...

Nov 11, 2022

Marilyn A. Burkett, 87, Independence, MO, died November 11, 2022, at Silverado in Lee’s Summit, MO. Marilyn was born September 17, 1935, in Grand Pass, MO. She was a graduate of Warrensburg High School and Graceland College of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for the Jackson County Health Department for 37 years. She was so giving and loved helping...

Nov 11, 2022

Imogene L. “Jean” Robison, 96, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. She was an active member of the South Crysler Restoration Branch. Jean was one of four children born to Ruppert and Effie (Allen) Smith, on December 27, 1925, in Center Point, Oklahoma. Jean spent her growing up years in Oklahoma and Bisbee, Arizona. After high...

Nov 10, 2022

Carroll David Johnson, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at John Knox Village Care Center. Carroll was born on October 12, 1950, in Lebanon, MO to Hayward and Mary (French) Johnson. Carroll was a road driver for several major truck lines, including All-American Trucking Consolidated Freight, and eventually retiring from Arkansas Best Freight. He...

Nov 10, 2022

Harold Franklin Phillips, Jr. 91 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Harold was born October 7, 1931 in Independence, Missouri to Harold (Hal) Sr. and Anna Mae (Thomas) Phillips. Harold was raised in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949 where he was known as “Little Birddog”...

Nov 9, 2022

Connie Sue Bentley (Walters), 53, of Raytown, MO, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2022. She was born on December 17, 1968, to Kenneth and Marilyn (Barr) Walters in Kansas City, MO. Connie was an absolute light to anyone and everyone she came into contact with. She had a pure heart and genuine care for all. In her home you...

Nov 8, 2022

Joel Ann (Davis) Yale, 81, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2022. She was reunited after two years apart with her best friend and husband of sixty years Jerry. Joel loved being surrounded by her family and friends and was a wonderful mother to her three daughters. Her and Jerry loved going to the boat and playing...

Nov 8, 2022

Online Obituary Ruth Harold It is with deep regret that I must inform you that our wonderful Mother, Ruth Elser Harold, 89, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on 11/08/2022, one day after her 89th birthday. Born in Brooklyn, New York to German immigrant parents, Ruth paid bills, taxes and did shopping at a very young age because she was...

Nov 7, 2022

On November 7, 2022, Dorotha L. Campbell passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Dorotha was born on May 14, 1942, to Cora Lee (Haley) and Seldon Ford in Milan, Missouri. She grew up in Browning, Missouri. After graduating high school, she moved to Kansas City and lived in Independence for over 50 years. Dorotha was married to David...

Nov 7, 2022

Patricia Eudean “Pat” Patrick, 78, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022 with her family beside her. Pat was born to Garnett and Nora Padgett on December 8, 1943 in Eufaula, Oklahoma. After graduating from Canadian High School in Canadian, Oklahoma Pat chose to continue her education at Northeast Oklahoma University. She graduated with a bachelors...

Nov 6, 2022

Oakley Brynn Felz Oakley Brynn Felz, of Independence, Missouri, passed away, Sunday November 6, 2022. She was 7 weeks and 2 days old. The daughter of Joshua and Kailey (Halsey) Felz, and baby sister to Brantley and Stetson. Oakley was such a happy baby. So sweet and so loved by all. Learning and growing every day, Oakley was starting to...

Nov 4, 2022

Dan Allen McLaughlin, 71 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Lee’s Summit Hospital. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM. A visitation will take place prior to services from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Dan was born on March 20,...

Nov 4, 2022

Glenna Lucille Dooley went home in the arms of Jesus on November 4th, 2022. Glenna was born to Glen and Lucille Willoughby on July 24th, 1949 in Independence, MO. She attended McCoy Elementary and Palmer Junior High before graduating as valedictorian of Truman High School’s class of 1967. As a child she especially loved horses, dogs, and her time in...

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Nov 3, 2022

Lisa Kay Freberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 28, 1961 and passed away on November 3, 2022 in Blue Springs, Missouri, after an extended illness. Lisa grew up in Middletown, Ohio and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Graceland University in 1983. While at Graceland Lisa served in many leadership positions including house president and as Graceland Student...