Obituaries
Marietta Kathryn Dixon
Jan 4, 2024
Marietta Kathryn Dixon passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was 90 years old. Marietta was born to William and Eva (Cross) Mawhiney on May 25, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shortly after graduating from high school Marietta started her job at a chemical plant called Private Brands Inc. It was there...
Kenneth Roy Schott
Jan 3, 2024
Kenneth Schott, 61, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2024. His parents were Don and Edna Schott (Baber) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born in 1962.
Ken graduated from Milwaukee Trade & Technical High School. Ken joined his then brother-in-law Ellis Gorden in a decades-long partnership in several business ventures. Ken served as general manager of Centranz for...
Donald Albert Potts
Jan 3, 2024
Prominent Family Physician and the First “First Gentleman” of Independence (March 25, 1930 - January 03, 2024) One of the area’s most admired family physicians, Dr. Potts was in private practice in Independence for more than 20 years. He may be best remembered as the husband of Independence, Missouri’s first female mayor, Barbara Potts who served from 1982 to 1990....
Thomas J Finn
Jan 2, 2024
Thomas “Micky” J. Finn, 83, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on January 02, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 09, 1940, in Amboy, IL to Raymond and Eileen (Carlson) Finn. Micky graduated Lees Center High School and from there went on to Carthage College in Illinois, where he excelled in football for...
Brenda Brim
Jan 1, 2024
Brenda Brim, 53, passed away on January 01, 2024, in Independence, MO. She was born on September 01, 1970, in Kansas City, MO to Ronald and Melba (Hatley) Brim Sr. Brenda was proudly a certified medical technician and loved working with her patients just as much as they enjoyed working with her. She was a hard worker and loved her...
Ellie Marie Brown
Jan 1, 2024
Ellie Marie Brown, born on February 25, 2022, to Matthew and Jenny (Parrish) Brown in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2024. Though her time with us was short-lived, Ellie's vibrant spirit and exuberant personality will forever be cherished.
Ellie was a little bundle of joy who brought happiness to all who knew her. She could...
Gregory John Eischen
Jan 1, 2024
Gregory John Eischen, 86 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday January 1, 2024 at The Princeton Senior Living Center. Mass of Christian burial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2024 at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055 with cremation to follow. Private family inurnment will be held...
Belinda Jane Gauthreaux
Jan 1, 2024
Belinda Jane Gauthreaux's passing leaves an indescribable void in our lives. Born on August 3, 1952, in Independence, MO to William and Martha Nix, Belinda brought joy and warmth to everyone she encountered. She peacefully departed from this world on January 1, 2024.Belinda's career spanned many years as a long-time waitress at the TA Travel Center in Oak Grove. Her...
Shirley Ann Fleener
Dec 31, 2023
Shirley Ann Fleener passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was 87 years old. Shirley was born to Ben High and Vada High on July 19, 1936 in Berryville, Arkansas.
Shortly after graduating from Nevada High School she married the love of her life and best friend Robert. They spent almost 70 years creating memories together.
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Mark Alan Moore
Dec 31, 2023
Mark Alan Moore
Mark Alan Moore, 56, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away, Sunday December 31, 2023. Mark was born on January 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son Gale Jay and Carolyn Sue (Hoskins) Moore. Mark graduated from Englewood Christian Academy and went on to briefly attend UMKC. Mark found and committed to the love of his...
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...
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