Obituaries
Kathleen Tiara Amata Siavi'I
Jan 10, 2022
Kat had many aliases. One would say that she had more handles than the elusive black widow Natasha Romanoff. The eldest of the 7 Samurais, Robert endearingly calls her Kathy, which always tickled her colorful bones. Junior, third-in-command and the expert on all things extraterrestrial and full of wisdom, dubbed her Kaitlyn. The family ninjah anointed her, "Katelingo." Kat's kindred...
Laura L. Shockley (Chamberlain)
Jan 10, 2022
Laura L. Shockley, 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed peacefully at home on Monday January 10, 2022. Laura was born in West Fork, Arkansas, on October 15, 1931, daughter of Melvin and Odelle Chamberlain. Laura was the youngest of 11 children and was preceded in death by sisters Vivian, Ruth, Irene, and Janet (Tootie), and brothers Bob, Herbert, Jesse, Howard, Russell,...
Patricia Lee "Pat" Allen
Jan 10, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Lee Allen, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Patricia was born on September 20, 1944, in Standish, Michigan, the daughter of Weldon and June (Schwerin) Fisk. She was the proud mother of Christina and step-mother to Sherri, Lucinda and Lisa. Patricia was a registered nurse and served in healthcare for 40 wonderful years....
Joseph Edwin Comboy
Jan 10, 2022
Joe Comboy was born May 18, 1939 to Edwin and Maude Comboy. One of two children, he was the pesky little brother to his older sister Helen. He was quick to the workforce, landing his first job at 16 as a soda jerk at the local Dairy Queen—who knew Dairy Queen was that old?! He graduated St. Mary’s High School...
Alice Lila Sims (Moore)
Jan 10, 2022
Alice L. Sims, 89 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. The family will hold a viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. A public memorial service will be held at a later date that allows for friends and family to celebrate her...
Vernon Eugene Barker
Jan 10, 2022
Vernon E. Barker, formerly of Buckner, MO passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022 at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Vernon was born November 18, 1934. Married to Nellie Darlene Barker for 69 years, there were two sons born of this marriage, Ronald E. Barker and Larry R. Barker. Vernon...
Ralph Franklin Beckett
Jan 10, 2022
Ralph F. Beckett, of Lee’s Summit, MO., passed away on January 10, 2022, at the age of 78. Ralph was born to Frank and Edna (Hesse) Beckett in Smithville, MO. on August 1, 1943. He graduated from East High School in Kansas City in 1961. On November 22, 1964, he married Judith Anne Davis. They were married for nearly 50...
Karen Estella Fultz
Jan 9, 2022
Karen Estella Fultz, age 73, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was a graduate of Fort Osage High School. Karen had a passion for hairstyling; she received her certificate of hairstyling in 1989 and launched a career as a barber. Since 2001 she had owned and operated The Style Corner in Buckner, Missouri, and in...
Ronald David "Ron" Mccanless
Jan 9, 2022
Ronald D. McCanless, 84, of Independence, MO passed away January 9, 2022 at Rosewood Health Center. Ron was born August 23,1937, in Maryville, MO to Isaac and Marguerite McCanless. His wife of 54 years, Arlene (Osborne) McCanless, preceded him in death. Both Ron and Arlene are graduates of Richmond High School and were raised in Richmond, MO. Ron was a...
Everett Eugene "Gene" "Fuzzy" Hembree
Jan 8, 2022
Everett Eugene “Gene” “Fuzzy” Hembree Gene Hembree, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away Saturday January 8, 2022. He was 78 years old. Gene was born on November 16, 1943, in Garden City, Colorado, the son of Abe and Jerry May (Wright) Hembree. In 1963, Gene married the love of his life and best friend, Barbara Freeman, from this union came four...
Bobbie Jo Loomis
Jan 8, 2022
Bobbie Jo Loomis, a loving mother, grandma, sister and friend, passed away peacefully after a fierce battle with breast cancer on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was 52. Bobbie was born to James and Dorothy Loomis on June 24, 1969 in Independence, Missouri. Bobbie was a hard worker, some would say a “workaholic”” and spent over 20 years with the...
Gale Beecher Witherell
Jan 8, 2022
Gale Beecher Witherell, of Independence, MO passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was 100 years young. Gale was born on December 13, 1921, in Knoxville, IL. He graduated from Galesburg High School, then went on to attend Graceland College, now Graceland University. On March 25, 1955, he married Grace Hartshorn on her family farm in Odessa, MO. Gale...
Fesilafai Sauni
Jan 8, 2022
Fesilafai Sauni, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, she was 63 years old. Fesilafai was born on November 11, 1958, in Malaeloa, American Samoa. The daughter of Saufua Fonoti Manumaleuna & Maloloto Tuitasi . She graduated high school in Hawaii from Kahuku High School the class of 1976. It was there where she met and fell in...
Victor James M. Johnson
Jan 7, 2022
Victor James M. Johnson, a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7, 2022. He was 38. Victor was born to Sherrie and Victor Johnson on December 6, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri. Victor was a hard worker and loved his family fiercely. At a very young age he met the love of his...
William H. Finnegan
Jan 7, 2022
Master Gunnery Sergeant William H. Finnegan(ret), age 97, passed in his home on Friday, 1/7/2022. He is survived by three children, Peggy, Barbara and John. Also four grandchildren, Bridgett, Julia, Sean and Ryan and five great grandchildren Maddie, Ami, Eila, Eliza and Emory. Bill began his military career in April of 1942, when he enlisted in the Marine Corps at...
Rosalie Ann Bagnell (Thirstrup Claibourn)
Jan 6, 2022
Rosalie Ann Bagnell Rosalie Ann Bagnell, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was 71. Rosalie was born to Allen and Shirley Claibourn on December 21, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Van Horn High School and married her best friend, Gregory Thirstrup in 1968. Rosalie was a hard...
Max Leroy Adams
Jan 6, 2022
Max Leroy Adams was born the son of a sharecropper on September 18, 1934, in Ferdonia, Kansas to Albert and Mabel (Boss) Adams. His father passed when he was only 13 years old, and his mother married (our loving Grandpa) Joseph Clarence Booth. Max worked in the Kansas oil fields prior to hiring at Delco Battery which turned into 30...
Ro Mongeon
Jan 5, 2022
Ro Mongeon, a proud veteran who loved his country, family and church, passed away on January 5, 2022. He was 93 years old. Ro was born on November 9, 1928 in Fall River, Massachusetts, to Frederick Mongeon, Sr. and Leona Mongeon. He graduated from Sutton High School in Sutton, MA in 1946. Ro then went on to join the United...
Marlene Mae Kennon
Jan 5, 2022
Marlene Mae Kennon, of Independence, MO, passed away on Wednesday January 5, 2022 at her home. She will be remembered as a generous and loving mother and grandmother. Dogs were always an important part of her life. Marlene enjoyed watching the Royals, Chiefs, and HGTV, but most of all, spending time with her family. Marlene was born on September 10,...
Chris Lyn Peters-Mitchell
Jan 4, 2022
Chris Lyn Peters Mitchell, 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away January 4th, 2022 at St. Luke’s North Hospital. Chris was born on April 18th, 1956 in Berlin, Germany on the US Army Base to Al and Janis Peters. She graduated from Van Horn High School in 1974. After attending the University of Missouri, she returned to Independence and worked...
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