Obituaries

Linda Carol Eckinger

Linda Carol Eckinger

Feb 23, 2024

Linda Carol Eckinger, born on February 19, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 23, 2024 in Blue Springs, Missouri. She had just turned 81 where days before, those close to her were able to celebrate with cake and chocolate!

Linda dedicated over 40 years of her life to the world of books as a librarian, primarily serving at...

Johnny Monroe Essex

Johnny Monroe Essex

Feb 22, 2024

Johnny Monroe Essex, 75, of Independence, MO passed away Thursday February 22 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City MO following complications from a stroke two weeks earlier.   Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the 39th Street Church of Christ, 15331 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055, with burial to follow in...

Stephen Eugene Stegeman

Stephen Eugene Stegeman

Feb 22, 2024

Stephen "Papa Smurf" Stegeman, age 64, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on February 22, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1959.  He was a 30 year heart transplant survivor, who has defied the odds time and time again. He received 2 kidney transplants and countless other lifesaving operations.

 

Steve, commonly known as Papa Smurf, was a beloved individual known...

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Shinn

Gerald Eugene "Gene" Shinn

Feb 22, 2024

Gerald Eugene Shinn, known to many as "Gene," passed away on February 22, 2024, at the Cameron Regional Hospital in Cameron, Missouri. He was born on April 18, 1940, in Osceola, Iowa to Royal Clyde Shinn and Anna Gertrude (Patterson) Shinn. Gerald led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of those around him.  

Gene proudly served in the United...

Christopher Timothy Meixueiro

Christopher Timothy Meixueiro

Feb 21, 2024

Christopher Timothy Meixueiro, known to many as Chris, passed away in Independence, Missouri at the age of 53. His life was one dedicated to the art of carpentry, where he served diligently as a member of the carpenter's union, the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, for many years. Chris was not only a skilled craftsman but also a patient teacher who...

Marianne Cantrell

Marianne Cantrell

Feb 20, 2024

Marianne Cantrell of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, died peacefully at home just before 11pm, Tuesday, February 20. She celebrated her 95th birthday on February 10. Mrs. Cantrell was formerly a resident of Salem, Illinois, living there from 1965 to 2015. She is survived by three children; a son, Bill Henderson, daughters Valinda Cowing and Lori Davis; a stepson, Steven Cantrell; five...

Sondra Lee Green

Sondra Lee Green

Feb 20, 2024

Sondra Lee Green, whose gentle spirit and great sense of humor touched the lives of many, passed away on February 20, 2024, in North Kansas City. Born on November 6, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Lee Wayne and Dixie Alene (McLaughlin) Kelley, she was a lifelong resident.  

Throughout her life, she found joy in gardening - tending to both flower...

Betty Jane Griffith

Betty Jane Griffith

Feb 20, 2024

Betty J. (Page) Griffith, age 87, of Independence, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.



She was born August 5, 1936 at home on a farm in Springfield, Missouri. She was the youngest child of ten born to Amon and Rowena Page.  She attended school at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri.



Betty met the love of her life, Ellery, after he...

Marva Jo Johnson

Marva Jo Johnson

Feb 19, 2024

Marva Jo Johnson, 66 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052....

Theresa Ann Jobe

Theresa Ann Jobe

Feb 19, 2024

Theresa Ann Jobe

 

 

Theresa Ann Jobe, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. She was 80 years old.

  

Theresa was born on April 8, 1943, Independence, Missouri, the daughter of John P. and Laura C. (Heider) Curtin. She graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1961 and on July 23, 1981, she wed Willard Jobe. She resided in Rocky Mount, Missouri for many years until October 4,...

Mary "Margaret" Scassellati

Mary "Margaret" Scassellati

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Margaret Scassellati

Independence, MO

Margaret was born February 13, 1933 and passed away on February 19, 2024. She was one of eight children born to William Tierney, Sr. and Pauline (Hutchinson) Tierney. She was born in Independence, Missouri and she graduated from St. Mary's in Pittsburg, Kansas. 

Married to her beloved, Eugene Scassellati, Jr. on July 14, 1952. Together, they raised five...

Melvin Ervin Cundiff

Melvin Ervin Cundiff

Feb 17, 2024

Melvin Ervin Cundiff, 82 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 301 E. Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014 with cremation to follow.  The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the church....

Sadonna L Pilgrim

Sadonna L Pilgrim

Feb 16, 2024

Sadonna Lu Pilgrim, of Independence, MO, went home to be with her Lord, February 16, 2024.   Sadonna was born, September 14, 1933 in Independence, MO.  She was the daughter of Nina (Harris-Powell) and Roy Tippet.  Sadonna was united in marriage to John M. Pilgrim on November 4, 1951.  

 

Survivors include:   John M. Pilgrim, loving husband of 72 years;...

Lois Nancy Brown

Lois Nancy Brown

Feb 16, 2024

Lois Nancy Brown, born on September 19, 1931, in Batson, AR, to Lawson and Nora Smith, passed away peacefully at her residence in Kansas City, MO on Friday, February 16, 2024. 

Throughout her life, Lois found joy in various hobbies such as crocheting and quilting, gardening, and most importantly spending quality time with her beloved family. Her kind and compassionate nature...

Jennifer Grosse

Jennifer Grosse

Feb 15, 2024

Jennifer Kathleen Grosse, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away February 15, 2024, at the age of 51. Born in Kansas City, MO, on November 16, 1972, to Phillip Troy Grosse and Cynthia Marie Grosse, Jennifer's kindness, intelligence, and beauty impacted all who were fortunate to know her. 



Jennifer grew up in Gladstone, MO alongside her brother, Phillip, and sister,...

Thomas Dean Mukogawa

Thomas Dean Mukogawa

Feb 15, 2024

 Thomas Dean Mukogawa a resident of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Los Angeles passed away early, Thursday at 5:42 a.m., Feb. 15, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, where he had been admitted on Tuesday, Feb. 13th.

 Tom was born on July 14, 1953, in Los Angeles, the son of Katherine Toshiye Miyagishima, and David Mukogawa. He was a member of...

Joseph Robert Bates

Joseph Robert Bates

Feb 15, 2024

Joseph Robert “Bob” Bates, Sr, age 92, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. 

Services will be held at 4 PM Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ Saint’s Haven Restoration Branch 300 Chicago Ave, Sibley, MO 64088. Visitation will be prior to the service at 3 PM. In...

Beverly Doris Bone

Beverly Doris Bone

Feb 15, 2024

Beverly Doris Bone, a loving family member and dedicated educator,  passed away on February 15, 2024, in Independence, MO. She was born on August 2, 1941, in Mayfield, KY, to her parents James "Vernon" and Ruth Thomas.

Beverly's passion for teaching led her to spend the majority of her career nurturing young minds at Glendale Elementary in Independence, MO, where she...

John E Wiley

John E Wiley

Feb 14, 2024

John (Jack) Elson Wiley of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on February 14, 2024. He was 88 years old.  Jack was born on May 5, 1935 in Belding, Michigan to John and Ella Wiley.  He is the oldest of 6 children, 5 brothers, and 1 sister.  He grew up in Mt Pleasant, Michigan and graduated in 1954 from Mt Pleasant...

William C. Dye Jr.

William C. Dye Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

William Charles Dye Jr., 71, passed away on February 13, 2024, in Independence, MO. He was born on September 30, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Mary Dye Sr. William graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1971. He married his lady Beth on April 21, 1979, and they went on to have two beautiful daughters.  He resided...

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