Obituaries
Pete Stephen Mejia
Dec 13, 2023
Pete Stephen Mejia, a father, pops, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on July 18, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri to Pete Mejia and Amelia Flores. Pete attended and graduated from De La Salle High School. He dedicated his career to Hallmark Cards as a printer for an impressive span of...
Josephine Cash
Dec 13, 2023
Josephine Cash, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, left behind a legacy of love and kindness when she passed away on December 13, 2023. Born on February 14, 1929, in Kansas City, MO, Josephine was a remarkable woman whose life touched the hearts of all who knew her.After graduating from Center High School, Josephine embarked on her journey as a...
Mary "Lois" Turner
Dec 12, 2023
Mary ``Lois” Turner, 92 of Lenexa, KS passed away Tuesday December 12, 2023 with her family by her side. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service...
Lautolo Tolo Afuvai
Dec 11, 2023
Lautolo Tolo Afuvai, affectionately known as “Nana” to everyone she knew, passed away peacefully in her Blue Springs, Missouri home on Monday, December 11th, 2023. She was surrounded by her sweetheart husband of 58 years and loving family.
Lautolo was born December 18th, 1934, in the village of Mulifanua in Western Samoa. She grew up in a family of 13...
Dottie Georgene "Jean" Reel
Dec 11, 2023
Dottie Georgene “Jean” Reel
Dottie Georgene “Jean” Reel, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday December 11, 2023, at the age of 81.
Jean was born on October 12, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the beloved daughter of George and Dorotha Mae (Babbitt) Mason. She was a proud 1960 graduate of William Chrisman High School. She briefly pursued a career...
Joyce Lynn Boynton
Dec 10, 2023
Joyce Lynn Boynton, 82, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, where she grew up and married her sweetheart, Thomas, in 1961. They then moved to Independence, where she raised her two sons, Thomas Jr., and Scott.
At the age of 19, Joyce started her career at the...
Lewis Leroy Clark
Dec 10, 2023
Lewis L. Clark, 94, passed away on December 10, 2023. Visitation will be at Carson-Speaks Chapel on Monday, December 18, 2023 from 9-10am. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Sugar Creek United Methodist Church in Sugar Creek, Missouri.
Lewis was born July 31, 1929 near...
Carol Ann Buhrle
Dec 9, 2023
Rev. Carol Ann Buhrle (Kirkpatrick), 80, of Independence, MO, passed away December 9, 2023.
Carol Buhrle was born on March 20, 1943 to Bud Kirkpatrick and Faye England (Turpin) in Kansas City, MO. She had one older brother Leon Kirkpatrick, and two younger brothers, Robert (Bob) Kirkpatrick and Buddy Paul Howard. All her brothers and parents have preceded her in...
V. Rosalie Zugaj
Dec 9, 2023
V. "Rosalie" Zugaj, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, in Raytown, Missouri. She was 94.
She was born on February 6, 1929, in her hometown of Kirksville, Missouri, to Jesse W. and Rosy (Hurley) Vincent.Rosalie led a remarkable life filled with compassion, dedication, and a zest for learning. After graduating from Kirksville High School, she pursued her passion for...
John Brian Zamora
Dec 8, 2023
John Brian Zamora, born May 1, 1998, left this world on December 8, 2023, at the age of 25. He is survived by his cherished children Zoey, John Brian, Josephine, Saint, Ace, and Baby Zamora. John Brian was a beloved son, father, brother, nephew, and cousin whose presence lit up any room.
His infectious sense of humor had a way of...
Sheryl White
Dec 7, 2023
Sheryl Ann (Perusich) White, 52, of Peoria, Arizona passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.
She was born October 20, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri. Sheryl is survived by her mother, Sandra Perusich of Independence, Missouri; her brothers, Kenneth McPherson and his wife Stacey of Boyd, Texas, Kevin McPherson and his husband Armando Pazos of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Michael...
Mary Agnes Salva
Dec 6, 2023
Mary Agnes Quigley Salva passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 6 at the age of 83. Mary was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 19, 1940, to William and Percy Quigley where she was raised in an Irish Catholic home.
Mary attended Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Upon graduating, she...
Joyce A. Bullimore
Dec 6, 2023
Joyce A. Bullimore, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. She was born on August 21, 1940, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Joyce was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her feisty spirit and generous heart.
Joyce graduated from Lafayette High School. Her dedication to her education laid the...
Janet Kay Slaybaugh
Dec 6, 2023
Our dear mother, Janet (Jan) Kay Slaybaugh, age 80, Lee’s Summit, MO rejoined her heavenly family, earned her celestial wings, and peacefully passed on December 6, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza following a devastating stroke that was not survivable.
Born on May 28, 1943, in Creston, IA, to Verla Dean and Paul Varner. Jan graduated from Clearfield High School in 1961....
Robert Earl Stewart
Dec 5, 2023
Robert Earl "Bob" Stewart, a lifelong resident of Independence, MO, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Peoria, IL. He had a fulfilling career with the United States Postal Service, dedicating 20 years of his life to the organization before retiring. He took great pride in his...
Jill Elaine Champoux
Dec 5, 2023
Jill Elaine Champoux, beloved wife, mom, and nana passed away on December 5, 2023. She loved everyone she met without judgment or reserve, ready to give her heart and time to anyone in need, and she devoted herself fully to her family and her faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She lived every day what she believed.
Born to...
Keith Eugene Shultz
Dec 5, 2023
Keith Eugene Shultz, 87, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Keith was born on March 2, 1936, in Chilhowee, Missouri, to Samuel Clyde Shultz and Alma Ray (Stewart) Shultz, who preceded him in death.
On December 31, 1952, Keith was united in marriage to Rita Marie...
Kathryn Pearl Walls
Dec 4, 2023
Kathryn Pearl Walls, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Kathryn was born to Gearl and Lennie Walls on July 29, 1947 in California, Missouri.
After graduating from William Chrisman High School Kathryn landed her career with Southwestern Bell telephone company. She was a telephone operator for over 32 years before retirement. Kathryn was...
Michael John Stefancik, Sr.
Dec 4, 2023
Michael John Stefancik Sr. died December 4, 2023, at Rosewood surrounded by family. A Visitation is planned for Monday, December 11, 2023. The family will greet guest between 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to start at 10:00 a.m., both to be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Sugar Creek, Missouri. Michael will be...
Frank Speed, Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Frank Hobson Speed, Jr.
Frank Hobson Speed, Jr., 90, of Independence, MO passed away on Monday December 4, 2023. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3pm, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055.
Frank was born on June 10, 1933, in Kansas City, MO. His parents were Frank...
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