John Michael Felz
Apr 7, 2023
John Michael Felz, 65, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 7, 2023. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Hugh and Marie Ann Felz, a nephew, Sam Rickner and a niece, Oakley Felz. John leaves behind his wife, Sherry, of 41 years, two children, Drew Felz and Ally Williams (Ben). He also leaves...
Kathleen Marie Totty
Apr 6, 2023
Kathleen Marie Totty, 74 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Cremation is planned, and as per her wishes, there will be no services. Kathy was born May 8, 1948, in Independence, MO to Jack Edward and Helen Marie (McGuire) Totty and has been a lifelong Independence resident graduating from William Chrisman High...
John Clinton Barnes
Apr 5, 2023
John Clinton Barnes, of Sibley, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was 74 years old. John was born to John and Dorothy Barnes on December 29, 1948 in Independence, Missouri. After graduating from Fort Osage high school in 1967 he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly service his country. Shortly after he married his...
Ordean Richard "Dean" Eklund
Apr 5, 2023
Ordean “Dean” Richard Eklund passed away peacefully at John Knox Village Assisted Living at the age of 88. Ordean was born to August and Martha Eklund in Wheatville, Minnesota, on October 4, 1934. Following the inspiration of his mother in 1951, the family moved to Missouri to gather with the Saints of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
Jacqulin Kay Hoem
Apr 5, 2023
Jacqulin Kay “Jackie” Hoem, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Belton, MO. She was born on July 30, 1940, in Cooper, IA, to John William and Garland (Salisbury) Zimmerle. After Jackie graduated from Jamaica High School in Iowa in 1958, she went on to serve her country in the United States Navy from 1963...
Lewis Richard Vandeventer
Apr 4, 2023
Lewis Richard Vandeventer, of Sibley (Buckner), Missouri, born in Carroll County, Missouri, passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday evening, April 4, 2023, at the Cameron Veterans Home, Cameron, Missouri, where he lived since December 2021. Lewis was an Army veteran of the Korean War with 8 years of service earning the Korean Service Medal and the Good...
Ronald Keith Smith
Apr 4, 2023
Ronald Keith “Ron” Smith of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was 72 years old. Ron was born to Robert and Doris Smith on July 30, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Raytown North high school Ron enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country proudly for 4 years during...
John Manuel Temple
Apr 3, 2023
John Manuel Temple, 80, Independence, MO passed away April 3, 2023 after a long and hard- fought battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052. An Inurnment will take place at 3:00 PM on Friday,...
Stephen Mark Pement
Apr 3, 2023
Steve Pement, 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 3, 2023, after being hospitalized in Kansas City, Missouri for a heart condition. Steve was born July 27, 1956, in Boston, Massachusetts to Jacques (Jack) and Imogene (Jean) Pement and was the fourth of their six children. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, 99, less than one week before...
Georgia Ann Fillinger (Finney)
Apr 1, 2023
Georgia Ann Fillinger, 59, April 1, 2023 Georgia was born on November 18, 1963, in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Robert Finney and Phylis (Gibson) Wilson. She was one of 3 siblings. She enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, and listening to country music. Georgia was a fantastic cook and it was one of her favorite pastimes. You could often find her...
Vicki Rae Hypes (Marcott)
Apr 1, 2023
Vicki Rae (Marcott) Hypes, 80 of Independence, MO sadly passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with private family celebration at a later date. Vicki was born November 4, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Raymond Marcott and Mary Eleanor Vest. She graduated from Central High School where she was a cheerleader, and member...
William "Bill" Davis
Mar 31, 2023
William (Bill) Luther Davis, age 75 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born December 19, 1947 in Clinton, MO to Harold and Lorene (Snyder) Davis. It was love at first sight for Bill when he laid eyes on his future bride, Denna (Miller) Davis of Sugar Creek, MO. He...
Lennox Dakari Miller
Mar 31, 2023
Little Angels When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, we mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold, so he picks a rosebud before...
Donna Marie Swift
Mar 31, 2023
Donna Marie Swift was born on June 13, 1953 in Kansas City. She was the oldest of 7 children, who all worked in their father's machine shop building valves for the Alaska pipeline. Her mother always said they were not a large family, since she was one of 7 children. Donna moved out of her family home right out of...
Sarah Ruth Grinstead
Mar 31, 2023
Sarah Ruth Grinstead, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023. Sarah was born to Keith and Hazel Grinstead on March 19, 1958 in Ridgeway, Missouri. Sarah was the second youngest of 11 children and loved her family fiercely. Her bubbly, energetic, outgoing personality helped to set her apart and she loved to care for those...
Edward Michael Curtin
Mar 30, 2023
Edward Michael Curtin, age 92, passed away on March 30th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Ed was born on August 11, 1930 to William and Edna Curtin in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949. He married Gloria (Susie) Custis on December 3rd 1949. Susie and Ed went on to have 3 children, Michael,...
Joan Bland (Paul)
Mar 30, 2023
Joan (Paul) Bland, 87, graduated to heaven on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. Joan is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Carmichael Bland, of the home; niece Debbie Montavy (Kenneth); nephews, Dennis Paul (Kim); Gary Paul; great nephew Shaun Milo Montavy; great-grand niece Michelle Montavy; great-grand nephew Christian Montavy; plus hundreds of former students and many...
Imogene "Jean" Pement (Petentler)
Mar 30, 2023
Jean Pement 99 of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at The Groves Retirement Community. Jean was born December 19th, 1923 in Independence, Missouri, to Charles and Martha Ann Petentler and was the youngest of their six children. Mrs. Pement was preceded in death by her husband Jacques 'Jack' Pement and all of her brothers and sisters....
Debra Sue Reynolds (Russom)
Mar 30, 2023
Debra Sue Reynolds, 68, Grain Valley, Missouri, first saw the face of her Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Because she placed her faith in Jesus as a child, Debbie is now fully healed, worshiping wholeheartedly today in the presence of Christ. Debbie was born on July 25, 1954, in St. Charles, Missouri, to...
Lorene Grant Jackson
Mar 29, 2023
Lorene G. Jackson Lorene Jackson, age 95, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born December 3, 1927, in Huntsville, Missouri to Thurber and Opal (Moore) Dunivent. Lorene fell in love with Jimmy L. Jackson and they were married on December 14, 1945, upon his return from Army service in World War II. They...
