Obituaries
Randy S. Langer
Nov 23, 2022
Randy S. Langer, 55, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away on November 23, 2022, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s of Kansas City Plaza. Randy S. Langer was born on December 8, 1966, to Rudolph and Carol (Crose) Langer in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area. Randy had a very enthusiastic and...
Mark Mullendore
Nov 23, 2022
Mark William Mullendore, 71, Independence, MO, February 09, 1951-November 23, 2022. Mark will forever be loved and remembered by his children and (grandchildren) Renee (Michael, Christian, Christlyn), Kimberly (Austin, Amber), Mark (Jasper), Megan (Adrian, Jasper); sisters Kathy and Lynn, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Preceded in death by father and mother, David and Hughnell, brother Gary, sister DavaJean,...
Juan Francis Perez
Nov 23, 2022
Juan Francis Perez, 92, of Independence, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Liberty Hospital. Juan was born on April 10, 1930, to Luis and Sara Perez. He graduated from William Chrisman High School class of 1949 before enlisting in the military. Juan was in the Army from 1951-1953 and served our country proud in the Korean War....
Charles "Porky" R. Woods Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
Charles Woods Jr, age 92, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022. He was born in Des Moines, IA on September 9, 1930 to Charles Woods Sr and Christena Dekker. He was one of five boys born to Charles and Christena. Although his given name was Charles, he went by several nicknames from his family, friends,...
Patricia Sue Shields (Morgan)
Nov 22, 2022
Patricia Sue Shields, 68, of Independence, MO passed away on November 22, 2022. Patricia was born on October 21, 1954, in Independence, MO to Leo Jack and Martha Ellen (Wyatt) Morgan. After graduating from VanHorn High School in 1972, Patricia went on to become an integral part of her community, both in her occupation as a cashier and volunteer. While...
Rodolfo “Rudy” Cantú Arroyo, Ph.D.
Nov 19, 2022
Rodolfo “Rudy” Cantú Arroyo, Ph.D. Rodolfo “Rudy” Cantú Arroyo, Ph.D., 69, passed away on November 19, 2022. Rodolfo was born on July 31, 1953 in the city of Monterey in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Santiago Arroyo and Socorro Cantú. He obtained his PhD from the Illinois Institute of Technology and spent his career as a multilinguist in metallurgical engineering. On...
Barnell Kinkade
Nov 18, 2022
B. Barnell Kinkade (Barney) 1933-2022 B. Barnell Kinkade was born on January 15, 1933 in Brimson, MO to Dean B. Kinkade and Sara Mae (McClure) Kinkade, and passed away peacefully at John Knox Village Care Center on November 18, 2022. Barney graduated from high school in Gallatin, MO, where he met his future wife, Carol, with whom he was to...
Richard Carl Humm
Nov 17, 2022
Richard Carl Humm of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn. Richard is survived by; his 10 children, Marian (John) Maglich, Andy Humm, Theresa (Nik) Hiremath, Beth (Macy) Way, Jim (Angie) Humm, Mike (Becky) Humm, Carla (Andy Walleck) Humm, Tim Humm,...
Ronald Dee Snow
Nov 17, 2022
Ronald "Ron" Dee Snow, 79, passed away on November 17, 2022. Ronald was born on January 17, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas to Charles and Leora (Alley) Snow. After graduating from Van Horn High School in 1961, Ron married the love of his life, Barbara Jo, and together they raised their four children. He had a long career in construction...
Marlyne R Schooler
Nov 15, 2022
Marlyne R. Schooler, 77, Independence, MO, died November 15, 2022, at Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. Marlyne was born February 25, 1945, in Independence, MO. She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School class of 1963. She spent many years and countless hours volunteering at Independence Regional Health Center and served as President of the Auxiliary. She...
Clara Agnes "Aggie" Steede (Reynolds)
Nov 15, 2022
In memory of Clara Agnes Steede “Aggie”, (93) of Independence, MO, born May 25, 1929 – November 15, 2022. Aggie was born near Park Falls, Wisconsin, to Claude and Freida Reynolds. She started working as a young kid washing dishes for a neighbor lady who paid her 25 cents per day. By high school she was working as a telephone...
Billy Lawrence Bloss
Nov 15, 2022
Billy Lawrence Bloss, 85 of Buckner, MO passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams St., Buckner, MO 64016. Burial with full military honors will be in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8:00...
Garrett Keith Jenkins
Nov 13, 2022
Garrett Keith Jenkins G$ Born Dec 14 1991. His life ended to soon on Nov 13, 2022. I'm proud to be his Mother Lori Ellen Jenkins and his Father Keith Dixon. He will be deeply missed. His motto was Family First he loved us all he had a beautiful heart, spirit, & soul. He is now our guarding angel and...
Billy F. Summa
Nov 12, 2022
Billy Farrel Summa, 89, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care Center, Independence, MO. Celebration of life for “Coach” Bill Summa William Chrisman High School 1223 North Noland Road Independence, MO 64050 9am-11am, Saturday April 8, 2023. Please park at Ott School, 1525 North Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050. Shuttle service provided. Billy...
Marilyn A. Burkett
Nov 11, 2022
Marilyn A. Burkett, 87, Independence, MO, died November 11, 2022, at Silverado in Lee’s Summit, MO. Marilyn was born September 17, 1935, in Grand Pass, MO. She was a graduate of Warrensburg High School and Graceland College of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for the Jackson County Health Department for 37 years. She was so giving and loved helping...
Imogene L. "Jean" Robison (Smith)
Nov 11, 2022
Imogene L. “Jean” Robison, 96, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. She was an active member of the South Crysler Restoration Branch. Jean was one of four children born to Ruppert and Effie (Allen) Smith, on December 27, 1925, in Center Point, Oklahoma. Jean spent her growing up years in Oklahoma and Bisbee, Arizona. After high...
Carroll Johnson
Nov 10, 2022
Carroll David Johnson, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at John Knox Village Care Center. Carroll was born on October 12, 1950, in Lebanon, MO to Hayward and Mary (French) Johnson. Carroll was a road driver for several major truck lines, including All-American Trucking Consolidated Freight, and eventually retiring from Arkansas Best Freight. He...
Harold Franklin Phillips Jr.
Nov 10, 2022
Harold Franklin Phillips, Jr. 91 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Harold was born October 7, 1931 in Independence, Missouri to Harold (Hal) Sr. and Anna Mae (Thomas) Phillips. Harold was raised in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1949 where he was known as “Little Birddog”...
Connie Sue Bentley (Walters)
Nov 9, 2022
Connie Sue Bentley (Walters), 53, of Raytown, MO, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2022. She was born on December 17, 1968, to Kenneth and Marilyn (Barr) Walters in Kansas City, MO. Connie was an absolute light to anyone and everyone she came into contact with. She had a pure heart and genuine care for all. In her home you...
Joel Yale (Davis)
Nov 8, 2022
Joel Ann (Davis) Yale, 81, of Independence, MO passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2022. She was reunited after two years apart with her best friend and husband of sixty years Jerry. Joel loved being surrounded by her family and friends and was a wonderful mother to her three daughters. Her and Jerry loved going to the boat and playing...
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