Obituaries
Norma Katherine Flowers (Birkby)
Feb 23, 2021
Norma Katherine Birkby Flowers, born September 24, 1926, passed from this phase of life to a life with God who is love on February 23, 2021. Norma was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Richard Flowers, her parents Morton and Sabria Birkby, her siblings, James and his wife Louella Birkby and Frances and her husband James Rickabaugh. She leaves...
John Ross "Johnny" Wilson
Feb 23, 2021
Johnny R. Wilson, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Independence, MO. He leaves behind his two sons, Troy (Staci) Wilson of Blue Springs, MO and Trent (Heather) Wilson of Lee’s Summit, MO.; his grandchildren: Deven, Dylan, Andrew, Cameron, Brayden, and Landon; his brothers, Bill and Brian Wilson; his sister, Susan Wilson; and many nieces and nephews....
Aron Richard Smitka
Feb 23, 2021
Aron Smitka, 93, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Independence, Missouri. Aron was a lifelong Catholic. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. directly following the visitation. Burial will...
Natalie Sue Winder (Cartagena)
Feb 22, 2021
Natalie Sue Winder, 52, of Independence, MO passed away on February 22, 2021, quietly in sleep while living in a care facility, struggling to recover from several medical issues. Natalie was born in Santa Rosa, CA. on August 27,1968. She may have been born in Santa Rosa, but her home and heart were always in the beautiful Colorado plains. She...
Darlene Dorothy Woods (Beeson)
Feb 22, 2021
Darlene Dorothy Woods, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Cremation is planned, with a memorial service to be planned for a later date. Darlene was born December 12, 1928, to Chet Beeson and Vera Dixon, in Chicago, IL. Darlene attended Mason high school and after graduation she start the first of many jobs. In...
Donald L. Sladek
Feb 21, 2021
Donald L. Sladek 81 of Independence, MO passed away at the residence on February 21, 2021, leaving for his eternal home. He was born on February 6, 1940 in Atkinson, NE to Vladek and Mabel Sladek. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving his country 3½ years, stationed in England. He returned to Nebraska and married the love of his...
Robert E. Mcdermott
Feb 20, 2021
Robert Eugene McDermott, 87 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050. Burial with full military honors will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The...
Nancie Ruth White (Sevy)
Feb 20, 2021
Nancie Ruth Sevy White, 69, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Cremation is planned, with a memorial service to be planned for a later date. Nancie was a “Renaissance woman”, a woman with interest in arts, sciences, business, antiques, and history. She has a life-long interest in learning and researched anything and everything she came...
James Nelson "Jay" Haefele
Feb 20, 2021
JAMES “JAY” NELSON HAEFELE James "Jay" Nelson Haefele, 92, died at his home in Merriam, KS with his loving family at his side. Jay was born January 9,1929 in Topeka, KS. After high school, Jay joined the Air Force where he spent the next five years attaining the rank of Technical Sargeant, the next highest enlisted grade at the time....
Jerry Lee Scherer
Feb 19, 2021
A classic, Jerry Lee Scherer, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away far too soon on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was 73. A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 24th from 9-11am at Abundant Life-Blue Springs; 1241 SW, MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64015. A funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment with full military honors will take place at MO...
Robert Ivan "Bob" Burks
Feb 19, 2021
Robert “Bob” Ivan Burks, 91, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at home. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Bob was born June 1, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to John Ivan and Olive Mildred (Cade) Burks and spent his early life there...
Mary Irene Hippensteel (Jackson)
Feb 18, 2021
Mary Irene Hippensteel passed away on February 18, 2021 in Oak Grove, MO, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on May 28, 1940 in Springfield, MO, the third child of Lewis Howard Jackson and Mary Louise Goudelock Jackson. Life on the rural family homestead during World War II was tough at times, but Mary learned the...
Beverly Anne Morrison Md
Feb 17, 2021
Beverly Anne Logan-Morrison was born October 1, 1941 in Mound City, Illinois but spent most of her youth and adult life in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the second oldest of three girls born to the late George Edward and Georgia Lee Logan. Beverly departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Village Care Center at John Knox...
Judith Ann "Judy" Monteith (Ravert)
Feb 17, 2021
Judith Ann Monteith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her heavenly home on February 17, 2021 at the age of 73. Judy, as she was known, was born on January 22, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ to Ralph Joseph Ravert and Grace Pearl (Kline) Ravert. She was raised in the South Jersey and Pennsylvania regions and graduated...
Elaine Esther Lamley
Feb 17, 2021
Elaine Esther Lamley, 85 of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Truman Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Edward Lamley, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Elaine was born...
Larry Edward Fairfield
Feb 16, 2021
Larry Edward Fairfield, age 70, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on February 16, 2021. Larry was managing his Pulmonary Fibrosis but could not survive the complications from COVID-19. He fought for 16 days in the hospital but in the end, he went peacefully with our Lord and Savior to live the life we all long for. Larry...
Betty Jolene Simpson
Feb 15, 2021
Betty Jolene Simpson, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away on February 15, 2021. Betty was born on July 13, 1943 in Kansas City, KS. She attended Ward High School and was a stay-at-home mother, after spending several years as an operator at Providence Hospital. Betty married Franklin D. Simpson – together, they enjoyed 36 years together. Betty was the most...
Mariano Paz Ignacio Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
At the age of 87, Mariano Paz Ignacio, Jr. passed away on February 15, 2021 after a long, hard, courageous battle against multiple health problems. He is survived by his wife, Violeta Concio Cortez Ignacio, Ph.D. of the home; his daughter, Patricia McDonald of NC; his brother, Rodolfo Ignacio and sisters Juanita Lopez and Fe Adriano Cecilia Ignacio, all of...
Clarence Martin "Marty" Simpson
Feb 14, 2021
Clarence Martin “Marty” Simpson, age 58, formerly of Bates City, Mo passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2021. Marty was born on March 13, 1962 to Robert and Lucille Simpson, one of five close knit siblings. The family spent much of Marty’s young life in West Central Missouri area. He would go on to attend Van Horn High School. When he...
Marolyn "Ardis" Everett (Briggs)
Feb 13, 2021
Marolyn Ardis Everett, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away at her home on February 13, 2021. Ardis was born in Audubon, IA, to Frank and Mabel Briggs. As one of four children, she grew up on a large farm. After graduating from Audubon High School in 1946. She moved to Des Moines to work on the staff of the ‘Successful...
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