Lila Mae Gunnison, 77, of Independence, MO passed away at 11:35 pm Saturday, July 31, 2004 at her home. Memorial services will be private. Lila was born August 11, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI. She always put her family first, enjoying sewing, cooking, fishing, and camping. Lila liked to play the piano and accordion, and loved polkas. Lila is survived by her children, Linda Bronwell, Loren Gunnison, Mark Gunnison, and Cathie McCarty; grandchildren, Heather 22, Ricky 27, Breja 18, Josh 20, and Kirstin 22; a great granddaughter, Ashleigh 3 mos; sister, Joan Awve of Reno, NV; brother, Carl Awve of West Bend, WI