Obituaries
Heriberto C. Sepulveda
Jan 30, 2024
Heriberto Carmello Sepulveda Marcano, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to many, passed away on January 30th, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. He was born on July 16th, 1951, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Heriberto Sepulveda and Maria Marcano Reyes. Heriberto's life was filled with passion and love for his family and the things he held dear.
As a former...
Carmen Manuela Cox
Jan 30, 2024
Carmen Manuela Cox, age 81 years, passed away on January 30, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on September 27, 1942, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Bartolome and Rosalina (Garcia) Collazo. Carmen graduated from Grain Valley High School in 1960.
Carmen was known for her unwavering love for her family and her beloved dog, Sophie. After marrying her...
Margaret Lutz
Jan 29, 2024
Margaret (Peggy) Roseann Lutz, 84, from Blue Springs, MO passed peacefully at her daughter Patty and Bill’s home in Excelsior Springs, MO, where she lived and was lovingly cared for, over many years. She was surrounded by her kids and several of her grandchildren at the time of her passing on January 29, 2024. She was born on July 18,...
Stephen Dale Maginness
Jan 29, 2024
Stephen Dale Maginness of Independence, MO, passed away on January 29th, 2024. He was 75 years old.
Steve was born on October 8, 1948 to parents Allen Dale and Betty Lou (Alden) Maginness in Kansas City, MO.
Stephen attended William Chrisman and Truman High Schools in Independence, MO, graduating from Truman in 1966. He served in the US Navy from 1968-1971 and...
Doris Fern Arnold
Jan 29, 2024
Doris Fern Arnold
Doris Fern Johnson Arnold, 94, of Independence, Missouri, passed away January 29th, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her children at Brookdale Senior Community Center - her recent home for the past year and a half.
Doris was born on January 31,1929 to Roy and Enna Johnson in Marshall, Missouri. She was one of two children. Her family moved to Independence, Missouri...
Lois Edna Stewart
Jan 28, 2024
Lois Edna Stewart, 94 of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Private burial will follow in Swan Lake Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at...
Lois Jeanne Plisowski
Jan 28, 2024
Lois Jeanne Plisowski passed away on January 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on March 26, 1933, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Chester and Mildred Coulter.
Jeanne's life was marked by dedication and hard work. She began her career in the 1960’s at Dutoit Construction and was a founding member of the National...
Thomas Charles "Tom" Crider
Jan 27, 2024
Thomas Charles "Tom" Crider, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on March 24, 1951, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he embarked on a life filled with passion and adventure that left an indelible mark on those who knew him.
Tom's journey led him to Kansas City, Missouri, where he resided until...
Jonathan Fielding
Jan 27, 2024
Jonathan Michael Fielding (Johnny), of Orem, Utah passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2024. He was 19 years old. While the passing of Jonathan was unexpected, we take some comfort knowing that he was doing what he loved at the time of the accident. He was on a photoshoot with friends in the beautiful Utah wilderness where he loved to...
Herbert Matthew "Matt" Dillon
Jan 26, 2024
Herbert Matthew Dillon, lovingly known as Matt, passed away on January 26, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on November 15, 1943, in Hanford, California. Matt's remarkable life was filled with a passion for his family, career as an auctioneer, his interests in politics, and his unwavering love for sports.
After graduating from Smith Cotton High School, Matt pursued...
Wilma Ann Veerhusen
Jan 26, 2024
Wilma Ann (Kloss) Veerhusen
Wilma Ann (Kloss) Veerhusen, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Friday January 26, 2024. She was 72 years of age.
Wilma was born on February 1, 1951, in Corydon, Iowa, the daughter of Harry “DeVere” and Bernice (West) Kloss. She graduated high school in 1969 and on May 17th, 1969, she wed Kenneth Veerhusen. Two children were born from...
Nancy Nell Dycus
Jan 26, 2024
Nancy Nell Adams Dycus
I started post high school at the University of Kansas to become a radio and television writer. But lo and behold, after a year I realized that wasn't for me. I remember going home to Paola and telling my mother that I wasn't going back to KU, that I was going to St. Luke's Nursing School. My...
Diane Lynn Campbell
Jan 26, 2024
Diane Lynn Campbell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 26, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. She was born on November 25, 1940, in Pryor, Oklahoma to James and Virginia Manners.
Diane's life was marked by love and devotion to her family. While working as a bank teller, she encountered the love of her life, Pat. Their connection...
Linda Lou Brittain
Jan 25, 2024
Linda Lou Brittain, 75 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Truman Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Mt. Washington Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., Thursday prior to the service at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Linda was born March 31, 1948...
Larry Allen Wallace
Jan 24, 2024
Larry Allen Wallace Sr., 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24th, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, MO on June 1st, 1956, son of Doris Elliott.
Larry graduated from Truman High School, and dedicated 43 years to Ford Motor Company where he held various positions. He was a Freemason of Independence Lodge #76, a member of...
Glenn Alvin Scott, Jr.
Jan 24, 2024
Glenn Alvin Scott Jr
Glenn Alvin Scott Jr. was born at home on 8/17/1918. He was the third of four children. He had 2 older sisters, Hazel Withee and Helen Harrington and younger sister Cornelia Allen. Glenn passed peacefully Wednesday evening 1/24/24 at the Trustwell Living Facility. He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn Alvin Scott Sr. and Nell...
Jackie E. Wescott
Jan 22, 2024
Jackie E. Wescott, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Jackie was born in Fountain Grove, Missouri, (Linn County) on October 10, 1932, to Jack and Lottie Wescott and one brother Jerry, who all preceded him in death.
He moved to Hale, Missouri, at the age of 5 years old and started school in...
Melinda Michelle Lane
Jan 22, 2024
Melinda “Michelle” Lane
Melinda “Michelle” Lane of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday January 22, 2024.
Michelle was born on May 6, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Mike and Linda Kay (Herrick) Lane. She graduated from Blue Springs High School in the class of 1987 and later received an associate degree in Childcare. Michelle worked...
David Alan Sifuentes
Jan 21, 2024
David Alan Sifuentes passed away very unexpectedly on January 21, 2024. He was 53 years old. David was born on November 28, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Mary Lou (Lopez) Sifuentes.
David graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1989 and continued his education at Boston University. He graduated from college in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in business....
Kathryn Ann Short
Jan 21, 2024
Kathryn Ann Short, 81, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Centerpoint Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at...
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