Obituaries
Lennox Dakari Miller
Mar 31, 2023
Little Angels When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, we mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold, so he picks a rosebud before...
Donna Marie Swift
Mar 31, 2023
Donna Marie Swift was born on June 13, 1953 in Kansas City. She was the oldest of 7 children, who all worked in their father's machine shop building valves for the Alaska pipeline. Her mother always said they were not a large family, since she was one of 7 children. Donna moved out of her family home right out of...
Sarah Ruth Grinstead
Mar 31, 2023
Sarah Ruth Grinstead, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023. Sarah was born to Keith and Hazel Grinstead on March 19, 1958 in Ridgeway, Missouri. Sarah was the second youngest of 11 children and loved her family fiercely. Her bubbly, energetic, outgoing personality helped to set her apart and she loved to care for those...
Edward Michael Curtin
Mar 30, 2023
Edward Michael Curtin, age 92, passed away on March 30th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Ed was born on August 11, 1930 to William and Edna Curtin in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949. He married Gloria (Susie) Custis on December 3rd 1949. Susie and Ed went on to have 3 children, Michael,...
Joan Bland (Paul)
Mar 30, 2023
Joan (Paul) Bland, 87, graduated to heaven on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Independence, Missouri. Joan is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Carmichael Bland, of the home; niece Debbie Montavy (Kenneth); nephews, Dennis Paul (Kim); Gary Paul; great nephew Shaun Milo Montavy; great-grand niece Michelle Montavy; great-grand nephew Christian Montavy; plus hundreds of former students and many...
Imogene "Jean" Pement (Petentler)
Mar 30, 2023
Jean Pement 99 of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at The Groves Retirement Community. Jean was born December 19th, 1923 in Independence, Missouri, to Charles and Martha Ann Petentler and was the youngest of their six children. Mrs. Pement was preceded in death by her husband Jacques 'Jack' Pement and all of her brothers and sisters....
Debra Sue Reynolds (Russom)
Mar 30, 2023
Debra Sue Reynolds, 68, Grain Valley, Missouri, first saw the face of her Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Because she placed her faith in Jesus as a child, Debbie is now fully healed, worshiping wholeheartedly today in the presence of Christ. Debbie was born on July 25, 1954, in St. Charles, Missouri, to...
Lorene Grant Jackson
Mar 29, 2023
Lorene G. Jackson Lorene Jackson, age 95, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born December 3, 1927, in Huntsville, Missouri to Thurber and Opal (Moore) Dunivent. Lorene fell in love with Jimmy L. Jackson and they were married on December 14, 1945, upon his return from Army service in World War II. They...
Peggy Jean Karr
Mar 27, 2023
Peggy Jean Karr passed away on Monday March 27, 2023. Peggy was born on August 17, 1953, in Clinton, MO to Harold and Margaret (Shipley) Karr. She was a 1974 graduate from the University of Missouri with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Peggy was an elementary school teacher for many years. She later worked for the IRS and Social Security...
Vera Maxine Fields (Frisbie)
Mar 26, 2023
Vera, age 97, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1925, in Marceline, Missouri, a small rural community. Upon high school graduation, she moved to Ft Madison, Iowa, where she worked at the Schaefer Pen Company, At age 22, she met and married Daniel Fields, they were married for 68 years....
Margaret Katherine Page (Andrews)
Mar 25, 2023
Margaret Katherine Andrews Page was born October 20, 1937 to Eugene and Mildred (Lester) Andrews, she went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. She grew up in Springfield, MO. After graduating from high school there, she attended Southwest Missouri State. It was there that she met the love of her life,...
Luke Maldonado
Mar 25, 2023
My Butterfly By Rhonda Ramirez My little angel up above For whom I so deeply love He was special right from birth His life was short here on Earth He couldn’t run or dance or play But his spirit was ready to be free For that reason he just couldn’t stay And he’s like a butterfly you see He can...
Brenda Gayle Tennison (Staggs)
Mar 25, 2023
Brenda Gayle Tennison Brenda Gayle Tennison, of Independence, Missouri, age 70, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 25, 2023. She entered this world on May 25, 1952, in Waynesboro, TN, born to Amos and Annie Maxine (Guffey) Staggs, she was one of nine children. Brenda with her family moved to the Independence...
Sharel Dae Mawby (Higginbotham)
Mar 24, 2023
Sharel Dae (Higginbotham) Mawby, 81, of Autumn Terrace Care Facility, in Raytown, Missouri, formerly from Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 24, 2023. Sharel was born on March 4, 1942, to Harvey and Lucy (Camerlynck) Higginbotham at Fort Riley, Kansas. Sharel worked as a home childcare provider from 1981 – 1991. She was a deli worker at HyVee. She then...
Dennis And Deaun Young
Mar 22, 2023
Dennis James Young, 76, and Belinda DeAun (Stearman) Young, 73, died together on March 22nd, 2023 on a road trip across west Texas shortly after leaving the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. They had spent their retiree days traveling the country to see the natural beauty in the national parks and visiting the large group of friends and family they had...
Shirley Jean Zevecke
Mar 19, 2023
Shirley Jean Zevecke, 88, Independence, passed away peacefully March 19, 2023. Visitation will be at 9am with chapel service at 10 a.m. at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington, Independence on Friday, March 24, 2023. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery following services. Shirley was born on March 19, 1935. Shirley worked as a housekeeper for over 30 years at Ambassador Hotel...
Steven Anthony "Steve" Smirnes
Mar 18, 2023
Steven Anthony “Steve” Smirnes of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was 55. Steve was born to Henry and Allie (Lemons) Smirnes on December 11, 1967 in Harrisburg, Illinois. Steve lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. After graduating from Polo High School he worked in the beauty industry for many...
Beverly Ann O'Renick (Johnson)
Mar 18, 2023
Beverly Ann Johnson O’Renick, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. A Mass will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM at St. Cyril Catholic Church. Visitation will take place at the church at 9:00 AM. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery following the Mass. Beverly was born on July 13, 1932, to Clarence Roy and Eva...
John Thurman Ahring Iii
Mar 17, 2023
John Thurman Ahring III of Independence, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was 58 years old. John was born to John and Janice Ahring on March 15, 1965 in Independence, Missouri. John was a fun loving, smart, fun man with a kind spirit. He loved his family and was the go to guy for all kinds of...
Richard "Dick" Millard
Mar 16, 2023
Richard "Dick" Millard It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Dean Millard, who peacefully left this world on March 16, 2023. "Dick", as he was known to all, was 76 years old. Born in Mason City, Iowa, on December 29, 1946, his childhood centered on his love of baseball which began with running the high...
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