Obituaries
Drake Russel Evans
Sep 27, 2022
Drake Evans was born on April 16th, 2000, at 9:30 p.m. in Redding, California. He left this world in the early morning hours of September 27th, 2022 at the young age of 22. Drake brought joy, light, and love to every single person he met. His infectious, warm smile, and confident hand shake, impressed and brightened each person fortunate enough...
David Stilfield
Sep 26, 2022
David Stilfield, 74, of Independence passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home. David L. Stilfield was born on December 21, 1947, in Liberty, MO, to William and Winifred Stilfield. He grew up and received his education in Liberty. Following high school David enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on August 22, 1967 and served his country until...
Rickey Joe Lutjen
Sep 25, 2022
Rickey Joe Lutjen, 65, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home. Rickey Joe Lutjen was born on July 2, 1957, in Independence, MO, to Milbern and Jean (Davis) Lutjen. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Truman High School in 1975. Rickey continued with his education at Northwest Missouri State University and was...
Tommie Gale "Tom" Smith
Sep 25, 2022
Tommie Gale Smith was born on August 30, 1939, in Troy, Oklahoma to the late George Thomas Smith and Jesse (Sims) Smith-Legar. Tom departed this life on September 25, 2022, at the age of eighty-three. Tom was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and a proud American. At the age of sixteen, Tom joined the United States Army National Guard,...
Elizabeth Jeanne Stowell
Sep 25, 2022
Elizabeth Jeanne “Betty” Stowell Elizabeth Jeanne “Betty” Stowell, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Betty was born on April 13, 1929, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of L.Z. and Verna (Paxton) Pritchard. She attended and graduated from William Chrisman High School and attended courses at Graceland University. It was there where Betty met her best...
Frances "Elaine" Fetters
Sep 24, 2022
Frances “Elaine” Fetters of Independence, Missouri was born September 3, 1945, in Deepwater, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Lena Downing. She departed this life on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri at the age of 77. On November 6, 1964, Elaine was united in marriage to the love of her life Floyd “David” Fetters in...
Roger Wilford Schmitz Sr.
Sep 24, 2022
Roger Schmitz, Sr., 96, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Roger Wilford Schmitz Sr. was born on June 23, 1926, in Seneca, KS to William and Alice (Savejo) Schmitz. He was the second youngest of 11 children. Following his early education Roger attempted to join the US Navy but...
Anna Marie Mcneil (Accurso)
Sep 24, 2022
Anna Marie (Accurso) McNeil, longtime resident of Independence, Missouri, passed away September 24, 2022, at the age of 90. Anna spent the last four years living at Atriums Senior Living Community in Overland Park, Kansas. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 30, at Nativity of BVM Catholic Church, 10017 East 36th Terrace South, Independence, MO, 64052. Visitation...
Lucille Lillian "Lucy" West (Lawson)
Sep 23, 2022
Lucille Lillian “Lucy” West, of King City, Missouri, passed away at her home on September 23, 2022. She was 96 years old. Lucy was born to Everett and Flossie Lawson on July 16, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended and graduated from North East High School in Kansas City. Lucy worked as a telephone operator for a short while...
Anna Maria "Annie" Riezebos
Sep 22, 2022
Anna Maria Van Harmelen was born in Den Haag, the Netherlands on February 15, 1931. She had a happy childhood, but at age nine, life changed dramatically during the German occupation of Holland. With schools shut, no radio, lights or heating, and parents searching the countryside for food to bring home, Anna and her four siblings would entertain themselves with...
David Lynn Thatcher
Sep 22, 2022
David Lynn Thatcher, 88 years old, died Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home, after an incredible two and a half year battle with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia, a disease with a normal life span of less than a year. Lynn (David) was born December 18, 1933, in Independence, Missouri. He was born, went to school, graduated, married, raised three children,...
Earl Woodrow "Bud" Davis Jr.
Sep 20, 2022
Earl Woodrow “Bud” Davis, Jr, of Buckner, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was 73 years old. A celebration of life will be held at 3pm on Sunday, September 25, 2022, Buckner Community of Christ, 1001 S Sibley St, Buckner, MO 64016. Interment with military honors will follow at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Bud was born on August...
Irene Hagen Upton
Sep 19, 2022
Irene Hagen Upton, 87, passed away at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence Missouri on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1935 to Raymond and Bessie Hagen in Elk Point, South Dakota and was raised primarily in Independence Missouri. She married “the best man ever” Bobby D Upton on August 2, 1957. Through their solid, well lived and...
Shelby Jean Ewens (Towsley)
Sep 19, 2022
Shelby Jean Ewens, the oldest child of Elmer and Irene Towsley was born June 6, 1939 in Harper, MO. She passed away September 19, 2022 at the age of 83. Shelby grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Northeast High School. Upon graduation, she attended cosmetology school. On September 7, 1958 Shelby married her high school sweetheart, Robert...
Nicholas John "Nick" Patton
Sep 18, 2022
Nicholas John “Nick” Patton Nicholas John Patton, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, with his sister watching over him. He slipped away peacefully. He was 69 years of age. Nicholas was born on August 29, 1953, the son of Nicholas and Rose (Preator) Patton. He is a graduate of William Chrisman High School. Nicholas was a huge...
Clifford James Boman
Sep 17, 2022
Clifford James Boman, 71, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. Clifford was born in Independence, MO, on April 9, 1951. The son of D. Courtland Boman and Ruth (Vader) Boman. He attended William Chrisman High School. He was a tool and die maker for 38 years, retiring in 2010. Over...
Linda L Bailey
Sep 17, 2022
Linda Louise Bailey was born on September 18, 1948, to David Astor Bailey and Mary Jane Bailey (Dunivan). She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and one sister Judith Ann Kowalski. She is survived by her sister Marilyn Bailey-Menichetti, brother David W. Bailey and wife Frances, nieces Julie Dohring (Tom), Christina Ballinger (Kenny), Jennifer Hemlich (Brandon), Kimberly Edney...
Aaron Michael Denham
Sep 16, 2022
Aaron Michael Denham, 49 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Cremation to follow services. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the chapel....
Emmett Lloyd "Bud" Fimple
Sep 16, 2022
Emmett “Bud” Fimple (94) passed away on September 16, 2022. Bud was born in Sedalia, Missouri to Frank and Lorena Fimple. He was raised by grandparents, Emmett and Bell Mabry. He graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1947. Bud served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean conflict. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. On May...
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