Obituaries
Dennis Michael Huffman
Oct 22, 2021
Dennis Michael Huffman, 76, of Independence MO, passed away on October 22, 2021 at home. He was born to Dorothy and Joseph Huffman on June 9, 1945 in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from Benton High School and attended Missouri Western College in St. Joseph. He served in the US Army from 1965-1967, including time in Korea. Dennis worked for...
Marlys Joyce Bainter (Webberley)
Oct 22, 2021
Marlys Joyce Bainter, age 87, passed away on October 22, 2021 at University Health Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by family. Marlys was born on March 15, 1934 to Ernest and Gertrude “Trudy” Webberley in Portland, OR. She was raised on a farm with her 3 sisters in Camas, WA. Marlys was united in marriage to Dale...
Danny Lee "Pappy" Kliefoth
Oct 22, 2021
I Stand out of respect, for a good man has left our presence. Danny was many things, he was a good son to his parents, Bob and Beulah. He was a fine brother to Bobby, Kerry, Kevin and sister Billie. He was a loving husband of 50 years to wife Jody, was a devoted father to Rebecca Jo and Pappy...
Lelia Jean Robinson
Oct 22, 2021
Lelia Jean (Osborn) Erwin Robinson, age 94, passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord Jesus on October 22, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. She was born on January 7, 1927 in Kansas City, MO to James Marion Harrison Osborn and Lillie Katie (Duby) Osborn in Kansas City, MO. Lelia graduated from Central High School at age 16, where...
Wayne Eugene Steinhauser
Oct 21, 2021
Wayne Eugene Steinhauser, 90 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055....
Linda Aileen Bay (Morgan)
Oct 21, 2021
Linda Aileen Bay, 63 of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her residence. Cremation is planned with a private celebration of her life to be held at a later date. Linda was born June 27, 1958 in Kansas City, KS to Charles and Aileen (Diekman) Morgan and has been a lifelong area resident. She worked on...
Ralph "Leon" Wilks
Oct 21, 2021
Ralph “Leon” Wilks, 97, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Leon was born to Charles and Sally Wilks on January 16, 1924 in Seligman, Missouri. At a young age Leon found and married the love of his life, Ruby, on January 25, 1943. They spent the next 75 years creating memories together. They enjoyed years...
Glenn Lewis Powell Jr.
Oct 21, 2021
Glenn Lewis Powell Jr, 70, passed away in his home Thursday night, October 21, 2021. Glenn was born in Argos, Indiana on December 30, 1950 to Mary and Glenn Powell Sr. He was the oldest of four children. In grade school Glenn and his family moved to sunny southern California. Glenn loved the warm weather, pretty girls, and naturally gravitated...
Grace Elizabeth Guastello
Oct 20, 2021
Grace Elizabeth “Gracie” Guastello, 85, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081, with burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Following...
Thomas Richard "Thom" Hanrahan
Oct 20, 2021
Thomas Richard "Thom" Hanrahan, 57, Kansas City, MO died October 20,2021 due to complications from heart disease and stroke. Thom was born in Kansas City on February 1,1964 to Thomas Meril and Clodie Serra Hanrahan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Thom is survived by his son Thomas Kyle (Rose) Hanrahan of Cheney, KS, two grandchildren Mia Clodie...
Paul Joseph Wrabec
Oct 20, 2021
Sugar Creek, Missouri - Paulie Wrabec's 65 years of service, stories and mentorship ended unexpectedly at his home the morning of October 20, 2021. A lifelong resident of Sugar Creek, Mo, PJW was extremely proud of his Croatian, Slovak and Sugar Creek heritage. When asked if he'd move out of his lifelong town he'd joke "when they take me to...
Christine Lois Brasel (Villines)
Oct 19, 2021
Christine Lois Brasel, a woman of faith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was 95. Christine was born to James and Nancy “Lena” Villines on June 20, 1926 in Low Gap, Arkansas. At the young age of 19 Christine found and married the love of her life, Hugh. They spent the next 66 years building a life...
Harold "Gene" Allison
Oct 19, 2021
Harold Gene Allison (Gene) of Lee's Summit, MO, met his Savior face to face on October 19, 2021. He was born October 14, 1933 in Zebra, MO (later renamed Osage Beach) to William Lloyd and Eva Lee (Ahart) Allison. Gene married his HS sweetheart, Beverly Irene Burchett, June 28, 1953 in Warrensburg, MO. He graduated from Warrensburg HS in 1951...
James Marcus Cearley
Oct 19, 2021
James Marcus “Jamie” Cearley, a devoted father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was 66. Jamie was born to J.B. and Joyce Cearley on November 9, 1954 in Lubbock, Texas. He loved his family fiercely and when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed making memories with his children. They would spend many...
Jack Donald Willis
Oct 19, 2021
Born as David Leroy McGill on August 12, 1952 in Lexington, MO, Jack was given up for adoption at age 3 in 1955 and given the name Willis. In 1990, at age 38, he found his biological family, got to know them well and continued to have a relationship with them until his passing. He has 5 siblings and 2...
Marie Ruth Drown (Page)
Oct 18, 2021
Marie Ruth (nee Page) Drown, beloved companion of Frank and exemplary mother of Linda, Ross, Irene, Tim and Lolly died in her 99th year of life in her room at the care center where she resided in Harrisonville, MO. She is survived by her four living children: Linda Root of Raymore, MO, Ross Drown of Asheville, NC, Timothy Drown of...
Marilyn Ann (Barber) Scott
Oct 17, 2021
Marilyn Ann (Barber) Scott, 88, a resident of Villages of Jackson Creek Assisted Living of Independence, Missouri, passed away at Centerpoint Hospital, Sunday, October 17, 2021 after a short hospitalization. A visitation to honor Marilyn will be held on Saturday, October 23, from 10-11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E...
Florence Ester "Flo" Hawley (Clifford)
Oct 17, 2021
Florence “Flo” Ester Hawley, 93, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by her family. Flo was born July 27, 1928, in Golden, B.C. Canada, to Lawrence L. and Cecile (Clesson) Clifford. She moved to Independence at an early age and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1947 before attending Graceland University. For 30 years,...
Agnes Darlene Everley (Hankins)
Oct 17, 2021
Agnes passed away peacefully on Sunday October 17, 2021 in Independence, Missouri at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollie and Lois Hankins, her brother, Leroy Hankins, and her husband of 26 years, Michael Everley. She is survived by her children, Rhonda Williams (Don), Eric Everley (Rebecca), and Michelle Everley (Adam Pearson) as well...
Felix Edward Desmedt
Oct 17, 2021
Felix Edward “Corky” DeSmedt, 85, of Independence, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 600 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64138. The family will greet friends from 6...
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