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...

Sep 22, 2023

 

Wallace B. (Wally) Smith was born on July 29, 1929, to W. Wallace and Rosamond (Bunnell) Smith in Independence, Missouri. In 1932, he moved with his parents and older sister, Rosalee, to St. Joseph, Missouri, where he lived and attended school until 1943. The family then moved to Portland, Oregon. This was during World War II, and his father,...

Sep 21, 2023

Opal Maxine Briggs, 92, of Independence Missouri, passed away Thursday September 21st at her home.  She was born June 26, 1931 in Home City Kansas, to Curt and Cora Zwonitzer.  She was the second oldest child of 5 siblings.  She met her husband Lloyd Briggs, originally of Fairfield Iowa, in Huntsville Missouri, and the two were married on December 31st 1950, in...

Sep 20, 2023

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Sep 20, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

James Lewis Rogers (Jim), a resident of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19th, at Centerpoint Medical Center.  He was born July 7, 1932, to John Sharp and Eula C Rogers in Sylvarena, MS, where he was raised with two brothers and enjoyed country life in a small town. Jim attended the University of Mississippi and came back to...

Sep 19, 2023

Dr. Sandra Funk passed away September 19, 2023, in Independence, MO. She was born to parents Joe and Juanita Funk on February 25, 1946, in Coffeyville, Kansas. Sandy was one of five children: including brothers Paul, David, Lloyd, and Larry.

After a brief stint as a beautician, and art teacher, she returned to college to become a doctor. She graduated...

Sep 19, 2023

 

Delta Len (Arnold) Brison, 73 of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2023. She was born to Donald Arnold and Dorothy White on August 7, 1950 in Independence, Missouri.

Delta enjoyed antiquing, bargain shopping, music and fashion but most of all was giving to others. She was a teacher’s assistant for many years and very...

Sep 19, 2023

Marian Adeane Boyer, affectionately known as Adeane, peacefully passed away on September 19, 2023, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She was born on October 10, 1919, in Knoxville, Illinois, to Clyde Albert Witherell and Etta Mae (Dawson) Witherell. Adeane was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many and will be profoundly missed. Adeane's life was filled with a variety...

Sep 19, 2023

Tracy Lynne Meador passed away on September 19, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. She was born on July 28, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri. Tracy was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.Tracy grew up in Missouri and attended Truman High School where she graduated with the class of 1986. She possessed a strong work ethic from...

Sep 19, 2023

 

Penny Maybell Schlueter

 

November 18, 1952 - September 19, 2023

 

Penny Maybell Schlueter, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away on September 19, 2023, at the age of 70. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.

 

Born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 18, 1952, Penny was...