Oct 9, 2023

 

Billie Jean Monaco, 93 of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, October 9, 2023. Billie was born to William and Zada (Yeatts) Huffaker on June 23, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri

While attending Northeast High School Billie met the love of her life, Russell. They were married on January 31, 1953 and spent...

Oct 8, 2023

 

At 4:55am on Sunday, October 8, 2023, our Dad, Gene Hoppe, was called home to heaven.  Gene was born on March 13, 1947 to Lou and Evelyn (Miller) Hoppe at Wichita Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

He attended St. John’s Catholic School in Clonmel, Kansas where he spent his eight grade school years, being taught by Dominican nuns.  It has...

Oct 7, 2023

 

Steven Vencil Palmer, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at University Health Truman Medical Center in downtown Kansas City. He was born in Monette, MO to Hubert and Donna Palmer. He was married to Susan Woods Palmer of Kansas City, MO on October 25, 2015.

 

Steven attended Cape Central High School in...

Oct 6, 2023

 

Kelli Ruth Ring, 61 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood, MO.  The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the...

Oct 6, 2023

 

Donald Eugene Lowery, fondly known as Don, was a remarkable man who lived a life filled with adventure, dedication, and love. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing on October 6, 2023, at Morningside Place in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on January 15, 1940, in Midland City, Illinois to Louis and Beulah Lowery.Don's journey...

Oct 5, 2023

 

Damaris Alcántara

63 años de edad

5 de Octubre, 2023 Fecha de fallecimiento

Asistió a la escuela secundaria en Nizao, República Dominicana. Se casó con César B Alcántara el 15 de Abril 1986 y de esta unión nacieron 2 hijos.

Damaris era una miembro devoto de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, donde fue...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Harvey Clifford (Cliff) Carlson, passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 99.

Cliff was born August 29, 1924, in Three Forks, Montana, to William and Bertha Carlson, He had an early passion for dentistry and dedicated his life to the field. He attended UMKC, Graceland University, the University of Kansas, and the University of Montana to further...

Oct 2, 2023

Doris Earlene McLaughlin passed away peacefully Sunday October 2nd after a graceful seven year battle with lung cancer when all odds were against her. She kept a positive attitude and fought to the end, until SHE was ready.

Doris was born July 31st 1937 in Kansas City MO to Earl and Julia (Merritt) Higginbotham.

She is survived by her children,...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Stuart Carlton Weddle, a beloved member of our community, has passed away on September 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be engrained in the hearts of those who had the honor of knowing him. He was born on June 7, 1953, in Independence, Missouri, and grew up to lead a life filled with purpose, kindness, and...

Sep 30, 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Edward Lee Cooper Jr., 90, of Independence, MO, passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born in Independence on August 1, 1933, to Edward and Dorothy (Willard) Cooper Sr. Edward went to North East High growing up and really enjoyed pole vaulting. He enjoyed it so much they had one in their back yard at home. Edward was very...

Sep 28, 2023

Gabriel Michael Zukel, 25, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on September 28, 2023. Gabriel was born on March 11, 1998 to Michael and Gina Zukel at Saint Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Gabriel went to Truman High School in Independence. He attended Blue River Community College for a short time before he started working young to help support his...

Sep 28, 2023

Connie Elizabeth Craft, 85, passed away peacefully of dementia on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, with her family by her side.   A visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Wednesday, October 4th at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055.  Interment will follow at Brigham City Cemetery in Brigham City, Utah at a later date.  

Connie was...

Sep 28, 2023

Margaret Ann Taylor passed away in Kansas City, MO on September 28th.

Ann was born on February 21, 1961, to Charlie and Peggy Dumsky. She grew up in Sugar Creek, MO and graduated from Saint Mary’s High School. She continued her education at the University of Missouri, receiving her bachelor’s degree in communications.

Ann met the love of her life,...

Sep 27, 2023

Dorothy J. Kirk, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.  Dorothy was born on February 13, 1931, in Oregon, MO to John and Bertha (Woodward) Burger.  She married Ben E. Kirk, Jr., on August 16, 1952.  Dorothy lived in Independence, MO, most of her married life and was employed by...

Sep 27, 2023

Stephen Eugene "Steve" Mart, known as Steve, passed away on September 27, 2023, in his hometown of Independence, Missouri. He was born on October 24, 1950, to Murrel and Agnes Mart. Steve was 1 of 5 brothers.Steve had an infectious sense of humor. Education was important to him, and he graduated from Fort Osage High School, from then on learning...

Sep 26, 2023

On September 26, 2023, Doris Mae Pugh, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, peacefully passed away at The Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care.   Doris was born Oct. 11, 1924 to Minnie Amela (Leverton) and Alvin Levi Phelps in Independence, Missouri.

Doris was preceded in death by her only sibling, Don Phelps, and her husband of nearly 44 years, William (Bill) Pugh,...

Sep 25, 2023

Dana Kinney, 78, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1945, in Independence, MO to Jackie Davis (White) and Harold White. Dana graduated from William Chrisman High school in 1963 and went on to attend Southwest Missouri State University. She married Paul Kinney on February 1, 1964,...

Sep 25, 2023

 

Ruby “Darline” Bodenstab, 84, passed away on September 25, 2023 in the comfort of her home.

 

Darline was born on December 17, 1938 in Willow Springs, Missouri to David and Mae (Smith) Johnson. She attended Concordia High School where she was involved in pep club and band. It was while she was in high school that she met...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Clarence Eugene Harvey, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was 99 years old.

Clarence was born on August 6, 1924, at Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri to Pauline and McKensey Harvey.

He lived and worked in Kansas at Standard Laundry and Sheffield Steel. He joined the Army at 18 years old. During World War...