Obituaries
Alexandria "Alex" Jaclyn Porter
Jul 5, 2022
Alexandria Jaclyn “Alex” Porter, a beautiful soul, was called home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She was 26. Alex was born to Gregory and Angela Porter on July 8, 1995 in North Kansas City, Missouri. Alex grew up in Independence, Missouri and graduated from Truman High School in 2013. She then continued her education at Blue River Community College and...
Robert "Bob" Gilbert
Jul 5, 2022
Robert Bennett Gilbert Robert “Bob” Gilbert, 68, of Sibley, MO returned home to his Heavenly Father on July 5, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 3pm, July 17, 2022, at Buckner Restoration Branch in Independence, MO. Robert Bennett Gilbert, “BG”, was born March 7, 1954, to Charles and Katherine Gilbert in Independence, Missouri. Bob was large in stature...
Christine Marie Schuckmann (Venz)
Jul 4, 2022
Christine Marie Schuckmann, 71 of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022. Christine was born on March 19, 1951 to Russell and Rita Venz in Honolulu, Hawaii. After graduating from Festus High School Christine chose to continue her education at Jefferson Jr. College earning her Associates degree. It was there that she met her soulmate and best...
Howard Porter Young Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
Howard Porter Young, Jr., 93 of Buckner, MO passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his residence. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Private burial will be held in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence. Howard was born January 30, 1929 in Warford,...
Oscar Raymond "Ray" Horton
Jul 3, 2022
Oscar Raymond (“Ray”) Horton, 77, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus peacefully on Sunday, July 3, while surrounded by family at his home in Blue Springs, MO. He was born in Picher, OK, on October 7, 1944, to Ruth Helen Gregory with his father was unknown. Shortly after, he was adopted by Oscar L. and Josephine (Rowden)...
Doniadean Maye "Donna" Greene (Woodruff)
Jul 3, 2022
Doniadean Maye “Donna” Greene Doniadean Maye “Donna” Green, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was 91 years of age. Donna was born on July 3, 1931, in Massillon, Ohio. She married George R. Greene and from their union came two children. Donna was extremely independent, she loved taking trips with her friends, going to the casinos,...
Don Lee Cline
Jul 3, 2022
Don L. Cline, 90, passed away on July 3, 2022, at home. He was born April 13, 1932 in Oklahoma. Don attended High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1955. He was married and had 3 children. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Dale Cline and other brother Mack Cline. Surviving...
Roy Junior Frock
Jun 29, 2022
Roy Frock, 87 , June 29, 2022 - Sunset Roy was born October 15, 1934 in Hale, MO to Bessie H. Foltz-Frock & James LeRoy Frock. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1952, then attended college. Where soon after he started his family in North Kansas City, MO. Where he had seven children; Six girls and One son (Terry,...
Arlene Virginia Duensing (Pribbernow)
Jun 29, 2022
Arlene Virginia Duensing passed away peacefully June 29, 2022, she was born July 12, 1926, in humbolt, Kansas to William Frederick and Blanche Amelia Pribbernow. After high school she graduated from business school and worked as an executive secretary at Bendix for two years before her marriage. Arlene was an active member of the Junior Service League of Independence and...
Mark L. Storey
Jun 28, 2022
Mark L. Storey, 62, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at The Gathering (formerly Noland Road Baptist); 4505 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Mark was born on March 9, 1960, in Kansas City, MO to Curtis and Mary (Crane) Storey. He...
Christopher Lee "Chris"
Jun 28, 2022
Christopher Lee Ingram, 40 of Kansas City, MO passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2022. Cremation is planned with inurnment to be held at a later date in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. He was born on April 14, 1982 in Kansas City Missouri to James Richard Ingram and Karen Lee Ingram (Hargus). Chris graduated from Blue Springs North High School...
Christopher Lee "Chris" Ingram
Jun 28, 2022
Christopher Lee Ingram, 40 of Kansas City, MO passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2022. Cremation is planned with inurnment to be held at a later date in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. He was born on April 14, 1982 in Kansas City Missouri to James Richard Ingram and Karen Lee Ingram (Hargus). Chris graduated from Blue Springs North High School...
Arlan Doyle Sindt
Jun 27, 2022
Arlan Doyle Sindt, 74, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. A visitation to honor Arlan will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., with services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. A graveside service will take place 2:00 p.m., at Cameron Memory Gardens...
Conner Michael Cashman
Jun 27, 2022
Conner Michael Cashman, 25, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2022, at his home in Independence, MO. Conner was born on December 24, 1996 in Kansas City, MO. He lived in the Kansas City Metropolitan area most of his life and graduated from Truman High School in 2015. Most recently, Conner worked delivering packages for Amazon. Conner loved playing chess,...
Norma "Gene" Wade (Baker)
Jun 27, 2022
Norma “Gene” Wade, 92, of Independence, MO passed away on June 27, 2022. Gene was born May 18, 1930 to Omar Carl Baker and Edith Irene (Winn) Baker in Tolono, IL. She received loving care by compassionate nurses at Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, and ignite of Blue Springs while there. She attended Heelstring Elementary and graduated in 1948 from...
Ted Taylor
Jun 27, 2022
Ted Taylor 80, of Grapevine, TX entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on June 27, 2022 at the Meadowood Assisted Living Center, Grapevine, TX. Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday July 7, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Buckner, 131 S Hudson, Buckner, MO 64016. Burial to follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family...
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Schumacher
Jun 26, 2022
Ken, lovingly known as Pops, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home with family beside him. Ken was born February 23, 1952 in Clinton, MO to Raymond and Selma (Ehlers) Schumacher of Cole Camp, MO. He was baptized by Pastor Henry Gerike on March 16, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church. His sponsors were Edwin and...
Belinda Lee (Lemaster)
Jun 26, 2022
She lived most of her life in Independence and graduated from Truman High School in 1992. Belinda loved taking trips to Lake of the Ozarks, float trips, tractor pulls, mudruns, and bonfires with her friends. Belinda was a proud army mom and grandma. Belinda is survived by her two children, Allison Deshazer of Independence, Specialist Christian Deshazer of Fort Bragg,...
Giovanni Dior Foster
Jun 26, 2022
GioVanni means “for God is gracious” G stands for greatness I stands for Intelligence O stands for optimistic V stands for valentine A stands for adventurous N stands for natural N stands for nice I stands for inventive These are my favorite footprints, so perfect, so small. These Tiny Footprints never touched the ground at all. Not one tiny footprint...
Aliyah Lynette Harris
Jun 25, 2022
Aliyah Lynette Harris Aliyah Lynette Harris, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was 10 years of age. Aliyah was born on May 25, 2012, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Stephanie Lima and Anthony Harris. Aliyah attended Sycamore Hills Elementary School and had just completed the 4th grade. Aliyah was a bubbly and energetic soul...
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