Obituaries
Bonnie J Orell
Dec 30, 2023
Bonnie J. Orell, 80, passed away on December 30, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Bonnie was born on July 05, 1943, in Kansas City, MO to Thomas and Nellie Likely. She was the sweetest, most caring woman, she would give you the shirt right off her back. Bonnie loved to sing, write poetry, and watch birds-cardinals...
Wesley E. Peterson
Dec 30, 2023
Wesley Edwin Peterson, 90 of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Tiffany Springs Senior Living. Cremation is planned and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the chapel....
John Gregory Frazier
Dec 29, 2023
John Gregory Frazier, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was 74 years of age.
John was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 24, 1949, to John and Marrietta (Grow) Frazier. He graduated from William Chrisman High School with the class of 1969 and went on to briefly attend CMSU. John worked for Independence Parks and...
Junior Lee Caruthers
Dec 29, 2023
Junior Lee Caruthers a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. Born on May 16, 1938, in Oxford, Arkansas to Troy Lee Caruthers and Lois Vesta (Cantrell) Caruthers, Junior's life was defined by his kind and easy-going personality. Junior's journey began at Pateros High School in Washington where he graduated with the...
Lisa Barritt
Dec 29, 2023
Lisa Anne (Costanza) Barritt, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. She was 61 years of age.
Lisa was born on July 16, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Angelo and Flora (Tapp) Costanza, Jr. and was one of three children. She attended Fort Osage High School and was in the graduating class of 1980....
Mary Jane Fields
Dec 29, 2023
Mary Jane Fields, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2023 at her home in Independence, Missouri.
Mary Jane was born on July 24, 1951 in Coffeyville, KS, to Joe Q. and Betty A. (Miller) Fields. She had a passion for education, grammar, and foreign language. She taught English and French for St Mary’s High School and...
Darryl Alan Risinger
Dec 28, 2023
Darryl Alan Risinger
07/31/1965 - 12/28/2023
Darryl was a life-long resident of Independence, MO. He was a 1983 graduate of Truman High School and later attended DeVry University. He also studied classical guitar and won many awards, which sparked his life-long love of music. Darryl was kind-hearted and loved his family.
Darryl leaves behind two sons, James...
Naomi J. DeBoer
Dec 28, 2023
Naomi Joyce DeBoer, 95, of Independence, Missouri died peacefully on December 28, 2023 after living a full life. Naomi was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1928 to Jack and Violet Riner. Naomi graduated from Wichita High School, met and married Russell DeBoer, then worked various jobs before landing her career as a switchboard operator at Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)....
Lee Ward
Dec 26, 2023
Lee Ward, 77, of Independence, Missouri passed away Tuesday,December 26, 2023. Memorial hours are from 12:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Speaks Suburban Chapel,18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Saint Mark Catholic Church attention Special Projects.
Lee was born July 9, 1946, in Clinton, MO. He was a licensed Missouri Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 50 years.Instead of retirement he returned to the ministry working for Saint Mark Catholic Church in pastoral care...
Vernon Austin Allen, Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Vernon Austin Allen, Jr.
January 28, 1949 - December 24, 2023
Vernon Allen, of Independence, Missouri, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Vernon and Fern Allen. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Upon entering college at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, he met Dorothy Winegar, who would become the love of his life. They were married and...
John "Larry" Davis
Dec 24, 2023
John “Larry” Davis
John “Larry” Davis, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. He was 79 years of age.
Larry was born on January 4, 1944, in Meadowbrook, Illinois, the son of Morris Franklin and Mildred “Millie” (Baldwin) Davis. He was one of eight children.
Larry was a hard worker, who enjoyed watching action movies and old...
Karen Joyce Dannels
Dec 22, 2023
Karen Joyce Dannels passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 in Independence, Missouri. She was 91. Karen was born to Garland and Frances (Puckett) Talley on December 31, 1931 in Fredonia, Kansas.
Karen was the oldest of 10 children in the Talley family. She was an excellent student, the senior class vice president, senior sweetheart queen and played...
Mary Ellen Phalen
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Ellen Phalen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on November 28, 1932, in Vernon County, Missouri to Homer B. Smith and Roberta M. (Ruby) Smith, Mary led a life filled with love and compassion.
Mary's journey through life was marked by selflessness and dedication to caring for others. After completing her education at...
Clifford K. Nale
Dec 21, 2023
Clifford K. Nale, 86, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 21st. Close friends knew dad as “Mr. Wonderful.” When he would meet someone for the first time, he would extend his rugged hand with a warm smile and share, “An easy way to remember my name is to think of “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”
Rose Nale...
Jim Pointer
Dec 21, 2023
James “Jim” Frasher Pointer, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born February 17, 1966 in Richmond, MO, as the first child of Linda and James R. Pointer. He grew up not far away in Independence and Kearney and graduated from Kearney High...
Hope Denise Williams
Dec 20, 2023
Hope Denise Williams, daughter of Jearldene Robinson, was born April 13, 1969, in Austin, Texas. She attended school in Austin, TX and graduated before moving to Missouri.
Hope was a devoted Christian, who loved going to church. She could be found listening to her radio and singing along. Hope always had a smile on her face that was contagious and...
Mary L. Andes
Dec 20, 2023
Mary L. Andes, a remarkable individual whose kindness and leadership touched the lives of many, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Grain Valley, Missouri. Mary's journey began on October 14, 1935, in Blue Springs, Missouri, where she was born to loving parents. Throughout her life, Mary embraced various occupations and roles, leaving an indelible mark wherever she went.
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Jordan Caleb Bauer
Dec 20, 2023
Jordan Caleb Bauer, a cherished soul who brought happiness and laughter to the lives of all those around him, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Jordan was born to Crystal Bauer on June 9, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Graduating from Ozanam High School marked a significant milestone in Jordan's educational journey. He possessed an insatiable curiosity...
Esther Darlene Anderson
Dec 20, 2023
Esther Darlene Anderson, beloved wife, mother, and devoted member her community, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1942, in Hannibal, Missouri to parents Clarence and Dora Mae (Lowe) Passmore.
Esther graduated from Hannibal High School and went on to become an Operator for Southwestern Bell. After working for approximately five years, she chose to...
Norma Grace Ramsey
Dec 20, 2023
Norma Grace Ramsey
Norma Grace Ramsey, 94, of Independence, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday December 20, 2023.
Norma was born on January 15, 1929, in Hiwasse, Arkansas, the daughter of Harvey P. and Stella (Daniels) Duncan. Norma married Doy C. Ramsey on June 13, 1946, and from their union 2 children were born.
Norma was a faithful...
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