Irene Louise Ramage, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Redwood of Independence. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Rosebank Cemetery in Mulberry, KS. Irene was born November 13, 1938 in Pittsburg, KS to Lewis and Lorraine (Darrow) Buckley. She moved to independence in the early 1960’s. She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include; a son, Mike Ramage and wife Georgia of Grain Valley, MO; 2 daughters, Katherine Osowski and Nanette Armstrong both of Independence, MO; a sister, Barbara Short of Caldwell, ID; 2 brothers, David Buckley of Pittsburg, KS and Steven Jones of Bentley, KS; 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)